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Yes, they do. Australians celebrate Christmas in a variety of ways, given that the country has become very multicultural. Some of the traditional customs from England remain, and Christmas trees, Christmas carols, and fancy Christmas dinners are all very popular. "Carols by Candlelight" services are held at churches and in communities all around the country in the lead-up to Christmas.
Due to the fact that Christmas falls during summer and so many parts of Australia can be very hot during Christmas, Australians often seek alternatives to hot Christmas dinners. Barbequed meats are very popular, along with cold salads and cold desserts. Outdoor entertaining is very popular, and many families celebrate Christmas on beaches, in parks, or outdoors at home.
Many attend Christmas Eve or Morning church services. Increasingly, towns and suburbs are lit with coloured lights, and people vie with each other to have the biggest or most spectacular display. Touring the Christmas lights displays is becoming an increasingly popular evening activity just before Christmas.
Gift-giving is high on the list. It is something of an anachronism to see Father Christmas aka Santa Claus in his thick, red suit in shopping centres when it can be sweltering hot outside. Some families open their gifts on Christmas Eve; most open them in the morning.
Outdoors displays of nativity scenes, besides having the traditional figures, often feature Australian native animals, particularly kangaroos and koalas. Similarly, Christmas plays often follow a uniquely Australian storyline involving the "babe in the bush".
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What day do the australians celebrate Christmas?
25th of December
How do aboriginals celebrate Christmas?
In the true Aboriginal culture Christmas isn't celebrated. But for the indigenous Australians who have embraced the human culture celebrate it the same way as all the rest of the Australians. == == === ===
How does Australiens celebrate Christmas?
Don't know about australiens but Australians do!
Do Australians have Christmas on a different day?
Like everyone else, Australian's celebrate Christmas on the 25th December. :)
Why do Australians celebrate Christmas on the beach?
Not all Australians celebrate Christmas on the beach. However, for those who do, there are many factors.The weather is often hot at Christmas time, being Australia's summer, so the beach is the perfect place to celebrate.There is no limit to the size of family gatherings on the beach.A barbequed dinner near the beach means less cleanup at home.There are lots of family activities to enjoy on the beach when everyone gathers together. There is no concern about the children becoming bored.
What are important dates of Christmas in Australia?
The 24th of December is Christmas Eve. While Christmas Eve is the most important day of the Christmas celebrations in the Northern Hemisphere, Australians don't celebrate Christmas Eve at all.
Where do you celebrate Christmas in Australia?
Christmas is celebrated throughout Australia, in the cities, towns and outback, depending on whether or not one's cultural background allows individuals to follow Christmas. Australians usually celebrate at home, but many go away on holiday and celebrate by the beach, or at relatives' houses. Many also book in to restaurants for a special Christmas dinner.
Which Australians celebrate St Patrick's day in March?
Many Australians celebrate it, but particularly Australians of Irish ancestry or people from Ireland who are in Australia.
What do Australians celebrate?
Australians celebrate a variety of holidays and events, including Australia Day (January 26th), Anzac Day (April 25th), Easter, Christmas, and the Melbourne Cup horse race. They also celebrate cultural events such as Harmony Day and NAIDOC Week.
When did Australia start celebrating Christmas?
Almost everyone celebrates Christmas in Australia. The only ones who don't would be certain minority religious groups - similar to those that also exist in other nations. Even the indigenous people celebrate Christmas to some degree.
When do the people of Australia get to celebrate Christmas Day before we do in the UK or after us?
Australians celebrate Christmas before citizens of the UK do. Western Australians can officially begin celebrating 7 hours earlier, whilst those on the eastern seaboard are 9 or 10 hours ahead, depending on whether daylight saving is followed.
What religions do not celebrate Christmas?
Christians do celebrate Christmas Indian Muslim ANSWER Jehovah's Witnesses is a Christian denomination that does not celebrate Christmas.
