Celebrations
Where do Australians typically go on Christmas Day?
They go to the beach.
What do Australians buy 10 times more of before Christmas than during the rest of the year?
prawns
During which holidays is Christmas?
summer holidays
Do Australians normally have Christmas trees?
Yes!
The main day to celebrate Christmas in Australia is the 24.
False! It is the 25 - Christmas Day.
Where does the name Boxing Day come from?
wealthy families would give gifts (boxes) to poorer families,
What is Secret Santa?
You give someone a gift without the person knowing who gave it to them.
Do Australians hang platypus eggs as decoration?
No!
Name one of the four main course items typically served in an Australian household on Christmas.
Saussages, roast, seafood or salads.
Where do most of the Australian Christmas traditions come from and why?
Britain - because British were the first settlers in Australia.
How do Australians simulate snow? Name 2 options.
spray snow out of a can, cotton wool
When Santa gets to Australia, children are told he switches his reindeer for kangaroos.
False
There is an ocean race that happens every year on Boxing Day in Australia. What city does it start from and where does it end?
Sydney to Hobart
What special event starts on the 26th of December?
Boxing Day sales
Where can you buy a Christmas tree in Australia?
Hardware store, tree farm
Every Australian family spends Christmas the same way.
False. Australia is multiculutral, not every family celebrates Christmas.
What big concert takes place around Australia every Christmas and what does it involve?
Carlos by candlelight - outdoor concert/picnic, everyone lights a candle, singing Christmas carols together
What is pavlova?
Pavlova is a dessert - meringue based, usually served with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
Name 4 activities Australians do on Christmas.
going to the beach, playing cricket on the beach, BBQ, outdoor picnic
Why do Australians spray down their tree?
to kill the spiders