Settlement Guide: what's Australian Christmas Tradition?

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Settlement Guide: What's Australian Christmas Tradition?


If you don't celebrate Christmas, you might be wondering what's going on when you notice somebody dressed as Santa on a surfboard in December.
Australians have embraced some European Christmas traditions, but have also created their own.
The good news is, there are many ways of doing Christmas in Australia.

looks at how some Australians celebrate Christmas.

Christmas is a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25th. While it's still observed as a religious holiday by many, many other Australians don't observe the religious aspect and see the holiday as a way to get together with family and friends, exchange presents and feast. 


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