Saint Barthélemy observes Armistice Day every November 11 to commemorate the agreement that ended the fighting on the Western Front during World War I. The armistice, which took effect on the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month,” was signed by representatives of Germany and the Allied powers at 5:45 a.m. in Compiègne, France. Global commemorations marked the event’s centenary on November 11, 2018, when 60 heads of state and government gathered at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Day of the “Primer Grito de Independencia”
Day of the Primer Grito de Independencia is a public holiday in the Republic of Panama, observed on November 10 every year. If the holiday falls on a weekend, it may be celebrated as a public holiday the following Monday. Many people in the nation eagerly anticipate this day. First Call for Independence of the Villa of Los Santos is the full name of the celebration. The day is also known as the Uprising of Los Santos or the First Call for Independence.
All Saints Day (Colombia)
All Saints’ Day in Colombia is widely celebrated on the Monday after November 1 to after to honor Christian saints. This year, it takes place on November 3. Also known as All Hallows’ Day, Solemnity of All Saints, Hallowmas, or the Feast of Saints, this holiday is one of six Holy Days of Obligation, meaning all observant Catholics must attend mass. In addition, many Protestant denominations observe All Saints’ Day following their traditions. Colombians typically place lit candles, flowers, and other decorations on the graves of dead loved ones, relatives, friends, or well-known saints.