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.