Totensonntag, or Sunday of the Dead, is observed in Germany on the last Sunday before Advent. This Lutheran religious holiday honors and remembers all deceased individuals and was established by King Frederick William III of Prussia in 1816. Initially observed by Lutheran churches under Prussian rule, it has since been adopted by other Lutheran denominations outside of Prussia. Totensonntag is also known as Ewigkeitssonntag, or Eternity Sunday, and is recognized as a protected holiday across all German states, with specific laws in place that designate it as a silent or memorial day, during which music is restricted in public venues. While approximately 30% of the German population identifies as Protestant and observes Totensonntag, Catholics typically commemorate the deceased on All Souls’ Day, observed on November 2. Additionally, Germany has Volkstrauertag, a separate holiday for honoring those who died in armed conflicts.