# In Australia, Halloween Means Spring, Sunshine and Skepticism

- Source: NYT World
- Published: 2026-10-31T14:11:38+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/31/world/australia/australia-halloween-america-influence.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/in-australia-halloween-means-spring-sunshine-and-skepticism-1b293c/

The holiday, which is increasingly popular in the country, can look different from its American counterpart — and has sparked discussions about cultural encroachment.

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