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The major similarities are that both these festivals celebrate the return of the dead to the land of the living. It differs however in that Obon lasts 3 days, while the Dia de los muertos lasts only a day.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoHalloween and Day of the Dead both have to do with the spirits of the dead, though Halloween has more to do with warding off evil spirits and Day of the Dead is focused more on welcoming the spirits of family ancestors back into the household, and respecting the dead.
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∙ 13y agoHolloween is the time were kids of all ages choose to be scary looking or nice looking or etc but on day of the dead these are hired actors who look creepy they are similar to each other because they both inv
olve creepy characters
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∙ 13y agoDia de los Muertos (Spanish; lit., 'Day of the Dead') and Halloween have very little in common, except for the consumption of confections.
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∙ 13y ago1. Celebrated on different days.
Halloween- October 31.
Dia de Los Muertos- November 1-2
2. Celebrated for different purposes.
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∙ 11y agoPoeple go to cemeteries, decorate with flowers, and they're both holidays!
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∙ 13y agothey both are holidays to celebrate the life of those who died.
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What is the connection between Halloween and el dia de los Muertos?
El Dia de los Muertos in Spanish basically means Day of the Dead. Halloween remember the day when it was thought the monsters could escape into this world. The only similarity is that they can both have dead in it. El Dia de los Muertoscelebrates and respects their dead relatives while Halloween makes fun of monsters.
What is the similarities between the day of the dead and Halloween?
Halloween and Day of the Dead both have to do with the spirits of the dead, though Halloween has more to do with warding off evil spirits and Day of the Dead is focused more on welcoming the spirits of family ancestors back into the household, and respecting the dead.
What are similarities between Halloween and Day of the Dead?
They both celebrate dead and fictional charters
halloween?
on halloween the day of te dead is celebrated
How does the day of the dead differ from Halloween?
day of the dead is a spanish holiday, while Halloween is an American holiday. on day of the dead the spanish celebrate and honor the dead, so it is very much like all souls' day. Halloween is when you knock on peoples' doors and ask for candy. I'm pretty sure day of the dead is an official holiday but Halloween is definitely, but unfortunately, not.
How is Halloween and day of the dead the same?
In the modern day, they're actually asimilar. But Halloween came from the Gaelic pagan festival of Samhain, which featured worship of the dead - as does Day of the Dead.
Halloween is the day before what holiday?
Day of the dead.
What is the original day of Halloween?
The origins of Halloween (from All Saint's Day, Hallow's Eve, and Day of the Dead) are spaced between the last week of October and the first week of November. Halloween, as it is known to be today, is celebrated every year on October 31.
Is halloween the same as the day of the dead?
No, It isn't.
What is the difference between dia de las muertos and Halloween?
The difference is, the day of the dead you remember your loved ones who have died. When they celebrate the day of the dead they shut down all of mexico,the day of the dead is very sacred day. Halloween,its just a holiday.
What does Halloween and day of the dead have in common?
They celebrate the day of the death
What started the recognition of Halloween?
I think the spanish day of the dead festival and it lead to halloween
