Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Do People in Spanish Speaking Countries Celebrate Halloween?

Among many spanish speaking countries, Halloween is known as "El Dia de los Muertos." It is a happy holiday, in which the people celebrate the passing of loved ones and friends. The three day celebration offically begins October 31st. In order to honor the dead, the first thing people do for El Dia de los Muertos is design in alter in their homes. They decorate it with candy, flowers, fresh water, and all the deceased's favorite food and drink. Candles are burned so the spirit returning and easily find their way home. Relatives also tidy up the dead loved one's gravesites, the grave is then constructed with flowers and decorations.

Cyber Cafes

Many people in spanish speaking countries enjoy spending time at a Cyber Cafe, or a cafe with access to the internet. In 1997 there was 30 Cyber Cafes in Mexico. Today, there is over 500 Cyber Cafes in Mexico. This shows how much technology has advanced in the past 10 years, and that people enjoy the internet as much as we Americans do. In Minnesota, i really dont see any Cyber Cafes open. Maybe it's because so many people have internet access availabe at their houses?