Flowers are displayed on graves at the Montparnasse cemetery in Paris on October 31, 2020 on the eve of All Saints' Day. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP) In France, you have the choice between two ...

After a few weeks back at work following the summer holiday period, many French families are planning another getaway - but what makes Toussaint such a big deal in France? This year the autumn school ...

For her part, Martinican blogger Imaniyé has decided to honor her ancestors by taking part in “An mémwa, Véyé Kont pour lézansèt” (Creole for “In memory of the ancestors, a storytelling evening”).

Exploring seven global festivals, this article highlights diverse cultural celebrations like Dia de los Muertos in Mexico and Obon in Japan, which honor spirits and ancestors. Events also include ...