Constitution Day in the Dominican Republic isa public holiday every November 6. The federal holiday was held on November 6 until 2011, when it was moved to the nearest Monday to give Dominicans a three-day weekend. Constitution Day commemorates the ratification of the nation’s first Constitution after it obtained independence from Haiti. It was a liberal declaration including various fundamental rights and well-known concepts, such as the separation of powers and checks and balances. Within a year, however, the democratic government was replaced with an authoritarian one, and a new constitution was created.
All Saints Day (Spain)
All Saints Day is observed on November 1. It is also known as Todos Los Santos in Spain. All Saints’ Day, also widely recognized as All Hallows’ Day, the Feast of All Saints, the Feast of All Hallows, the Sacredness of All Saints, and Hallowmas, is a Christian solemnity recognized in honor of all known and unknown saints of the church. All Saints Day is a Christian holiday commemorating all the saints throughout Christian history. The Methodist Church, the Lutheran Church, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Protestant denominations observe it on November 1. The Eastern Orthodox Church and related Eastern Catholic churches observe All Saints Day on the first Sunday after Pentecost.
Uruguay Day of Cultural Diversity/Day of the Races
Uruguay Day of Cultural Diversity is a yearly occurrence on October 12. It honors the country’s indigenous people and celebrates Latin American heritage and historical richness. It is an alternative take to Columbus Day. While one celebrates the discovery of the New World, the other seeks to reflect on what the transition from pre-Hispanic times to the modern era has meant for autochthonous groups, shining a light on how, while the Spanish-speaking world grew, indigenous cultures virtually disappeared. The Day of Cultural Diversity aims to review history and give a voice to untold stories.