Tots Sants

Tots Sants is a day to honor deceased loved ones with candles and visits to cemeteries.

All Saints’ Day, dedicated to visiting cemeteries, lighting candles and honouring deceased relatives.

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Opens Nov 1, closes Nov 2 · 48 hours

what Tots Sants is

Tots Sants, or All Saints' Day, is celebrated in Catalonia on November 1st. It is a day dedicated to remembering and honoring deceased relatives. Families visit cemeteries to clean and decorate the graves of their loved ones with flowers, typically chrysanthemums, which are widely available in markets and flower shops leading up to the event. This tradition is deeply rooted in Catalan culture and is a time for reflection and remembrance.

Throughout the day, families light candles on the graves, creating a serene and respectful atmosphere. It is common to see cemeteries illuminated with countless candles, symbolizing the presence of the departed. In addition to visiting cemeteries, some families also attend church services dedicated to the saints. The day is marked by a sense of solemnity and reverence, with people taking time to reflect on the lives of their loved ones.

what you'll learn5 domains

The pack has 36 words spread across these domains.

GreetingsCommon phrases and greetings used during Tots Sants.

Event DayWhat happens on the day of Tots Sants.

PlacesKey locations visited during Tots Sants.

ObjectsItems used in Tots Sants traditions.

FamilyFamily roles and interactions during Tots Sants.

the run — three rounds, about three minutes, unlimited practice

Round 1 · MatchPair the word with its meaning. Six pairs, one attempt each.

Round 2 · SpellType the word you hear, accents and all. Beginners see the meaning and complete the word instead.

Round 3 · MeaningSix questions on what happens at Tots Sants and what it is called.

how scoring works

How you are ranked

1AccuracyEvery correct answer counts the same. Anything you leave unanswered counts as wrong.

2Time, only to break tiesTime is read only when two people have the same accuracy. It never beats a better score.

For example

1100%3:41Marta

2100%4:02Joan — same score, slower

397%2:10Núria — fastest, still third

Two separate boards

BeginnerAdvanced

Same words in both. Beginner gets more help: matching and completing. Advanced listens and spells it out unaided. Pick it in practice; it locks when you take the scored run.

One scored run

Practise as often as you like, all year. The scored run happens once, while the competition is open, and cannot be retaken.