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2023 Date | 25 December 2023 |
2024 Date | 25 December 2024 |
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Christmas in Days to go: Christmas in Australia celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, traditionally observed by Christians worldwide. Renowned as a time of gift-giving, family gatherings, and communal worship, it also serves as a period to uplift the spirit of goodwill, generosity, and humanity. Though typically associated with winter imagery of snow and Santa Claus, the observance is regionally adapted to Australia's geographical and cultural contexts. This includes festive traditions such as Carols by Candlelight events, beach trips, and backyard barbecues intertwined with mainstream customs like decorating the Christmas tree and attending church services. The adoption of Christmas within Australia dates back to the British settlement in 1788, bringing their customs and traditions. Over the years, the festive celebration evolved into an integration of British influences and Australian distinctiveness. The use of native flora for decorations, giving of charitable donations and volunteering time reflect an Australian approach towards the festival. These local twists offer Australians a more relatable and engaging festive experience. The sending of Christmas cards has also remained a popular tradition, often depicting quintessentially Australian scenes such as summer landscapes or native wildlife. Observing Christmas in Australia often involves a mix of traditional and modern activities. The lead-up to Christmas involves shopping for gifts and preparing festive meals often featuring seasonal treats and seafood, given Christmas falls within Australia's summer season. Christmas Day typically opens with family gift exchange followed by festive food sharing either at home or picnics. Notably, it's also common for Australians to mark the day by taking part in community events or heading to the beach. Specific to Australia, Christmas is observed on December 25th, the same day as in most other countries, even though it falls in Australia's summer rather than in winter as in many other countries. Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for Christmas -
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In the News and Trending in Australia for ChristmasUpdated Coldest Christmas Day in Adelaide since 2006 as hail reported in Pinnarooabc.net.au Perth the only Australian capital city set for a sunny Christmas Daywatoday.com.au NSW, QLD, VIC WEATHER: states battling 'very dangerous' storms as wild Christmas weather continues9news.com.au Perth single mum and nurse receives nightmare Christmas present as landlord doubles rent, fearing homelessnessperthnow.com.au Top things to do in Australia for Christmas
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