October 28, 2024
Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information
The University Committee on Religious, Spirituality and Nonreligious Diversity presents the global observance information for Oct. 28 to Nov. 3.
Reformation Day — Thursday, Oct. 31. Tradition: Christianity-Protestant. Commemorates the beginning of the Protestant Reformation of Christianity with Martin Luther's challenge to the Roman church in the 16th century C.E.
Samhain — Thursday, Oct. 31. Tradition: Wicca/Paganism. The new year and the final harvest festival, celebrating the last gifts of the Earth before winter and the return of the spirits of the dead.
All Saints Day — Friday, Nov. 1. Tradition: Christianity-Protestant, Christianity-Roman Catholic. Christian celebration of the lives of all the saints, especially those not having a special day; Orthodox churches observe the day in mid-summer.
All Souls Day — Saturday, Nov. 2. Tradition: Christianity-Roman Catholic. Catholic Christian observance in memory of all the faithful who are deceased. In some Latin cultures, this day is known as "The Day of the Dead."
The University Committee on Religious, Spiritual and Nonreligious Diversity offers these weekly announcements in partial fulfillment of its mandate to ensure that K-Staters of all religious, spiritual and nonreligious backgrounds are seen as valued members of our community. For more information about the committee and its work, contact Professor David Yetter, at dyetter@k-state.edu.