One of the most historically rooted festivals in the Balearic Islands is All Saints' Day, a time when families remember their deceased relatives and leave floral offerings at the cemetery. This tradition is celebrated between November 1st and 2nd, All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, respectively. For almost two decades, however, the gastronomy and traditions surrounding All Saints' Day have been declining in favor of Halloween, the quintessential American holiday imported from Ireland. Year after year, this is a topic of debate and conversation, as there is a perception that the local festival is being lost while the foreign one is gaining ground. According to the owner of Las Palmeras, a flower shop with 40 years of experience in Palma, All Saints' Day remains one of the most important campaigns of the year for florists, although they do perceive a change in customs, especially among younger generations.

The Balearic Islands Health Department has withdrawn and destroyed 128 Halloween-related products because they posed serious risks to consumer safety, according to the Directorate General of Benefits, Pharmacy, and Consumer Affairs. Among the items removed by the Consumer Inspection and Market Surveillance Service were 99 decorations, 27 costumes and accessories, and 2 voice changers, all found in retail establishments across the islands. Subsequently, distributors, importers, and manufacturers were traced to ensure the complete removal of these products from the market. This action is part of the annual inspection campaign carried out in Mallorca, Menorca, and Ibiza, which aims to detect products that do not comply with general safety regulations. Particular attention is focused on products intended for children, the main focus of Halloween celebrations. According to the Balearic Government, inspectors have found that the quality of products sold this year is higher than in previous years. The awareness and monitoring campaigns promoted by the Catalan Health Department (Salut) "are yielding results" and contributing to greater consumer safety. Salut recommends reusing recycled materials, shopping at secondhand stores, or swapping costumes to reduce the consumption of plastics like polyester. It also advises keeping receipts and prioritizing local businesses. For its part, the Directorate General for Benefits, Pharmacy, and Consumer Affairs reiterates the importance of buying safe products and offers some basic recommendations. Costumes and accessories

He Instagram profile Bean head with ears A social media profile has published a list of terrifying things to do in Mallorca during All Saints' Day. Taking advantage of the Halloween craze and the spooky theme of this time of year, instead of the traditional cemetery visits, this profile has used irony and humor to offer social commentary and highlight some of the most difficult things to do or see, or that residents of Mallorca have to endure.