When Is Christmas In Australia

Frequently asked questions about christmas in australia.

When is christmas in australia. Australia shares in traditional holiday practices such as decorating the christmas tree singing carols and exchanging gifts on december 25 but we also have a few unique traditions. Because it s so hot at christmas time in australia there are quite often massive bush fires across the country. Many aspects of the christmas celebrations originated from winter celebrations in europe. However they are increasingly influenced by the australian climate.

The major highlight of australian christmas is the traditional holiday midday dinner that mainly includes roasted ham or turkey and special christmas plum pudding soaked in brandy. Christmas in australia coincides with summer which means our traditions although inspired by european customs have been altered to suit the climate. Like the british and the irish even australians celebrate boxing day on december 26. 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. On this day they tip the grocer domestic help milkman postman and other. Christmas traditions in australia like christmas in new zealand have many similarities to british irish american and canadian traditions including traditional christmas symbols featuring winter iconography this means a red fur coated father christmas or santa claus riding a sleigh songs such as jingle bells and various christmas scenes on christmas cards and decorations. Children have their summer holidays from mid december to early february so some people might even be camping at christmas.

Christmas is celebrated with a heavy dose of excitement in all parts of the world.