November 2 is observed as All Souls’ Day, a time for remembrance and reflection honoring the departed. In Costa Rica, families visit cemeteries, decorate graves with flowers, and offer prayers for peace, symbolizing love and connection that transcend generations.
- Santos – Means “saints” in Spanish. It represents holiness, virtue, and respect for those who have lived with faith and integrity.
- Esperanza – Means “hope” in Spanish. The name signifies comfort, renewal, and the belief in eternal life and reunion with loved ones.
- Luz – Means “light” in Spanish. It symbolizes guidance, purity, and the illumination of the soul, bringing warmth and remembrance to this solemn day.