In recognition of 'Halloween' traditions:

American Traditions

In Japan, the American Tradition has become a 'new' holiday

Elsewhere: A more traditional approach is maintained

FolkLore in Louisiana

Mexico's Día de los Muertos
Common Misconceptions About the Day of the Dead Celebrations

Mayans bring out dead in intimate graveyard rite

Spain's La Castañada

In the Philippines Araw ng mga Patay

In Peru

In Sweden Sea of lanterns shine for the departed

In Poland

Note: All Saint's Day is a Holy Day of Obligation