Christmas in Australia: Traditions, love and cultural harmony among the Pakistani-origin Christian community

Pakistan Christmas

Pakistani Christians some are in Santa Claus suits attend a services for Christmas celebration, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 Source: AP / K.M. Chaudary/AP/AAP Image

In this podcast, Catherine, who hails from Pakistan, sheds light on her experiences celebrating Christmas in Australia. She said that Christmas is not just a religious festival but an opportunity to connect with love, solidarity, and community.


Decorating homes, praying at church, exchanging gifts with family and friends, and sharing local and indigenous foods make this day special. According to Catherine, the harmony between different cultures in Australia adds to the joy of Christmas, while despite the differences in the way Christmas is celebrated in Pakistan and Australia, the spirit is the same: love and respect.
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