All Saint's Day

Today is a holiday in Hungary, All Saints Day.  On this day Catholics have a special mass to celebrate all the saints that don't have their own special day on the church calendar.  Many Hungarians visit the graves of their loved ones and decorate them with flowers and candles.  It is a national holiday, so stores and offices are closed. 

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I walked along the street that leads to the main cemetery in Debrecen.  Hundreds of people were walking, biking or driving toward the cemetery. 

Usually, anyone can drive into the cemetery, but it is so busy today that they allow only foot traffic. Many people park along the streets that are close and walk in.  The picture above shows the distance some have to walk even after they drive.  The entrance to the cemetery is at the far end of the street, about a quarter mile away.

Here is some more information about the holiday.