It's common practice for Italian families and friends to enjoy a meal together in celebration of Ognissanti, which includes plenty of authentic and traditional dishes that are specifically prepared for this occasion such as roasted chestnuts, pumpkin risotto, and truffles.

How Italy Celebrates All Saints' Day. Anglo-Saxon countries have Halloween, Italy has Ognissanti (All Saints' Day). November 1 is a national holiday in the Bel Paese, originally established to celebrate  you guessed it  all the saints of the church.