Overview
- Argentina’s customary date to set up the tree remains December 8, tied to the Día de la Inmaculada Concepción.
- Merchants in Argentina cite year-over-year price hikes ranging from about 10% to 30%, with chains like Ferniplast, Distribuciones Córdoba and Río Shop Deco noting steady early demand and expanded variety from imports.
- Shoppers are buying sooner to lock in selection and deals, as markets in Mexico City report moderate early sales, strong interest in natural trees and warnings that prices could rise further in December.
- Product mix is widening, with natural trees still popular alongside practical preassembled “pollera” models and space-saving or eco-friendly options such as paper or wall-style trees.
- Feng Shui advice circulating for 2025 emphasizes placing the tree in the east, southeast or south of the home and using colors and ornaments to align intentions, with some practitioners recommending a December 1–8 setup window.