Enjoy an Aussie Christmas full of love and special traditions
Australian Christmas is a festive mix of classic holiday customs and summer vibes. Here are the top traditions that make an Aussie Christmas special:
1.Christmas Pageants and Parades
The holiday season kicks off with parades like the Adelaide Christmas Pageant, featuring festive floats, dancers, bands, and Santa. Families gather to watch, marking the season's joyful start.
2.Advent Calendars and Decorations
Advent calendars are popular, with daily treats leading up to Christmas. Homes are decorated with trees, wreaths, and lights, spreading holiday cheer in neighbourhoods.
3.Kris Kringle and Secret Santa
Gift exchanges like Kris Kringle and Secret Santa are beloved, with families, friends, and workplaces exchanging small surprise gifts to bring holiday cheer.
4.Work and School Parties
End-of-year parties in schools and workplaces are common, with Secret Santa, games, and festive food. These gatherings celebrate the season and wrap up the year.
5.Carols by Candlelight
Australians gather for "Carols by Candlelight," singing under the stars. Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl hosts the largest event, uniting people across the country in song and holiday spirit.
6.Christmas Eve Traditions
Christmas Eve includes family gatherings or midnight Mass. Kids leave cookies and milk (or beer!) for Santa and carrots for reindeer, excited for Christmas morning.
7.Christmas Lunch or Barbecue
Christmas Day often includes a big lunch with seafood, cold meats, salads, and fruits like mangoes and cherries. Some enjoy a relaxed barbecue, embracing the warm summer weather.
8.Beach Celebrations
Many head to the beach on Christmas Day, enjoying swimming, beach games, and barbecues—a classic Aussie way to celebrate.
9.Christmas Lights and Decorations
Australians love decorating homes with lights, and touring decorated neighborhoods is a favorite activity for families, adding magic to the season.
10.Christmas Baking and Cooking
Festive treats like Rocky Road, Christmas cookies, and gingerbread houses are popular to make and decorate, especially fun for kids.
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