Australian christmas

In Oceania countries like Australia and New Zealand, December is the middle of the summer and so New Year and Christmas takes on a very different feel. Many Australian families enjoy the holiday outdoors, with a picnic, barbecue or trip to the beach. At some beaches like Surfers Paradise (in Gold Coast), Santa Claus arrives

Fairy Bread Christmas Tree

Australia: the land of sun, sea, and oversized roadside attractions. It may seem worlds away, but it's worth the trip. And with a Working Holiday Visa, the trip will almost be long enough.

Christmas in Australia is a very different affair, mainly because it's during summer. So what are some Australian Christmas traditions?

An Australian woman found that her Christmas tree had a new ornament after a live koala wandered inside and snuggled up the branches.

f/11 1/125sec ISO 200 45mm Backyard cricket for Christmas. Typical Aussie Christmas Blog. Website linked behind photo.

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This is how we do Christmas Down Under. A great, EASY, mostly make ahead Aussie Christmas Menu. Prawns, salmon side, glazed ham - the works!

Ideas for Australian native Christmas decor. From tree decorations to tableware, there is a beautiful native floral decoration for every home.

From Dubai to Dublin, the holiday season is seen as an excuse to break out the festive decor.

We’re suckers for an Aussie Christmas here at Nouba, which is why recently we teamed up with a fab bunch of friends to style the perfect festive summer lunch. We’re talking relaxed, all-day grazing with plenty of bubbles and beautiful gifting for your nearest and dearest.

Christmas in Australia – not all barbies, beer and beaches https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2018/12/06/christmas-in-australia-not-all-barbies-beer-and-beaches/

Christmas Tree Watermelon Cut-outs

Christmas in Australia

australian christmas table place setting with a bottlebrush flower and tag reading "noel" - Gillian Vann. Find more authentic Australian stock images at Austockphoto

A generous splash of Marsala adds an Italian-inspired twist to a Christmas trifle recipe. Read Julia Ostro's full recipe at the link.

Christmas Day falls on December 25 and is an occasion for Christians to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Many people, even if they are not Christian, give each other gifts, prepare special meals and decorate their homes at this time of year. Many aspects of the Christmas celebrations originated from winter celebrations in Europe. However they are increasingly influenced by the Australian climate and wildlife.

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Unique Australian Christmas cards showing the reality of Christmas in the Summer - the outback, tropics, the surfing beach, prawns on the bbq, cricket in the backyard