1 All Saints Day
Saints Day is when the Catholic Church and some Protestant churches commemorate every saint, known and unknown. The eve of All Saints is known as All Hallows Eve, or Halloween. It falls on November 1st.
2 All Souls Day
All Souls' Day is a holiday in the Roman Catholic calendar that falls on November 2. The Roman Catholic church sets aside All Souls' Day to remember members of the faith who have died, especially those believed to be suffering in purgatory. Through prayers, masses, and almsgiving, the living pay tribute to the dead and hope to help them enter into heaven
1,2 Day of the Dead
On the Day of the Dead, the boundaries between life and death begin to blur. Men, women and children of all ages honor and celebrate their loved ones who have passed away, participating joyously in a festival that has roots nearly 4000 years old. http://www.celebrate-day-of-the-dead.com/#ixzz3H5FYg9FL
5 Guy Fawkes Day
Guy Fawkes joined a group of English Catholics and attempted to plant gunpowder in the cellar of the Palace of Westminister in 1605, planning to blow up the House of Lords during the State Opening of England’s Parliament. He was discovered by Thomas Knyvett, the keeper of the Whitehall Palace on November 5. He found Guy (who was posing as John Johnson), along with about 900 kg of gunpowder. The group he was involved with was planning to assassinate the Protestant King James.
30 St. Andrews Day
Harvest Festivals Around The World
Harvest Festivals.Net Several countries listed with a brief description
Thanksgiving Around the World Good information, but there are pop up ads :-(