Although Día de Muertos and Halloween are celebrated around the same time, they are holidays with very different origins and meanings. Halloween, celebrated on October 31st, has its roots in the Celtic tradition of Samhain and has evolved mainly as a holiday featuring costumes, haunted houses, and trick-or-treating. On the other hand, Día de Muertos, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, is a Mexican tradition focused on honoring and remembering loved ones who have passed away. While Halloween tends to highlight the more macabre and playful aspects of death, Día de Muertos is a more solemn and spiritual celebration centered on the connection with ancestors and the preservation of family memory.