Svi sveti

Svi sveti is a day when Croatians honor their deceased loved ones with flowers and candles.

All Saints’ Day, a solemn public holiday when families visit cemeteries and cover gravestones in flowers and candles.

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Opens Nov 1, closes Nov 2 · 48 hours

what Svi sveti is

Svi sveti, or All Saints' Day, is a significant public holiday in Croatia, observed annually on November 1st. This solemn day is dedicated to honoring and remembering the deceased, with a particular focus on visiting cemeteries to pay respects to family members and friends who have passed away. The day is marked by a sense of reverence and reflection, as families come together to commemorate their loved ones.

On Svi sveti, cemeteries across Croatia are transformed into vibrant displays of remembrance. Families and friends gather to clean and decorate the graves of their departed loved ones with an array of flowers, typically chrysanthemums, which are traditionally associated with this day. In addition to flowers, candles are lit and placed on the graves, creating a poignant and beautiful spectacle as the sun sets. This ritual is not just about honoring the dead but also about strengthening family bonds and preserving cultural traditions.

what you'll learn5 domains

The pack has 36 words spread across these domains.

GreetingsCommon phrases and greetings used on All Saints' Day.

Event DayWhat happens on the day of Svi sveti.

PlacesWhere people go and what they do on Svi sveti.

ObjectsItems used to decorate graves and honor the deceased.

CustomsTraditional practices and rituals observed during Svi sveti.

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 Svi sveti 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.