Where do Australians typically go on Christmas Day?
They go to the beach or they go camping.
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Name one of the two fruits that are very popular during Christmas season in Australia.
Cherries and mangoes!
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How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Mandarin?
Shèngdàn jié kuàilè
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What gifts are usually given when invited for Christmas at someone else's house?
Chocolate, wine or flowers.
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The Christmas Tunip is the flower known as the Christmas Flower in Australia.
False! It is the Christmas Orchid.
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Australians put the native flower, the Christmas Bush up all over their house a few weeks before Christmas. What colour does this flower turn around Christmas time?
It turns a bright red colour.
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What kind of pudding is common for dessert in Australia on Christmas day?
Plum pudding!
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How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Arabic?
Eid milad saeid
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In households with children, what sporting gifts are common presents for them?
Cricket gear, golf gear, soccer gear and rugby gear.
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Australians typically serve a hot roast dinner on Christmas.
False! Since it is summertime in Australia during Christmas, this tradition does not exist.
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What major sporting event happens on December 26th in Australia?
The Boxing Day Test, a cricket match between the Australian team and another team touring internationally.
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Name one of the four main course items typically served in an Australian household on Christmas.
Turkey, ham, seafood or salads.
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How do you say Merry Christmas in Italian?
Buon Natale
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Preserved foods in cans or bottles are another unique gift given in Australia to one another during the festive season. What kind of preserved foods are exchanged?
Canned meat, mooncakes, and preserved jams.
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When Santa gets to Australia, children are told he switches his reindeer for kangaroos.
True!
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There is an ocean race that happens every year on Boxing Day in Australia. What city does it start from?
Sydney
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What is a Christmas Cracker?
A Christmas Cracker is a tube with a prize or a chocolate inside, that two people pull the ends on. When the ends are pulled, it makes a loud noise and one person is left with the prize or the chocolate.
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How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Greek?
Kalá Christoúgenna
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What kind of sweets/desserts are normal to exchange during the Christmas season?
Cookies, biscuits, fruitcakes, and fudge.
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Surfers often dress in boardshorts and santa hats and surf during Christmas season. This is said to be good luck if you see one of them.
False! Although this is common, it is not said to be good or bad luck.
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How many international visitors visit Bondi Beach in Sydney on average during Christmas?
40,000!
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What is pavlova?
Pavlova is a meringue based dessert, usually served with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
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How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Vietnamese?
Giáng sinh vui vẻ
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The "sausage sanger" in Australia can be compared to what common food in North America?
The hot dog! A sausage sanger is a sausage with mash potatoes, in an Australian version of a hot dog bun, and is topped with grilled onions and tomato sauce.
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Street parties are a tradition on Christmas, and Christmas cannot be over without one.
False! Although street parties are common, they are not a tradition.