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Halloween Takes Hold in Argentina as 2025 Celebrations Drive a Retail Rush

Younger Argentines have moved the once‑imported custom into mainstream neighborhood life.

Overview

  • Rosario shopkeepers reported stronger‑than‑expected demand, with some stores selling out of masks and horror‑themed candies and calling 2025 the busiest year for the date.
  • Merchants cited a sharp uptick late in the week, noting many more card purchases than usual and steady sales of accessories, face paint, witch hats, inflatable props and décor.
  • In Salta and surrounding towns, thousands of children and teens took to streets and plazas in costume, with homemade effects, LED lights and themed parties visible across neighborhoods.
  • Local reporting traces the tradition’s spread from language institutes and nightclub parties to family and community settings, propelled by films, TV and social networks.
  • A Madrid column underscores that Halloween festivities can coexist with All Saints’ Day rituals, reflecting how seasonal fun and memorial observance now share the calendar.