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Janine Mergler

Janine has a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) from the Queensland University of Technology and works as an editor of the popular Families Magazine. Janine owns the Christmas in Australia website because she is a huge fan of Christmas and everything about the festive season and she wants to share it all with you! Travelling the country to find all the best Christmas experiences in Australia, she can be found celebrating Christmas in July and getting more and more excited as 25th December approaches! Join my Christmas in Australia Facebook group too!

20 Best Christmas Party Venues in Sydney 2025

Best Christmas Party Venues in Sydney

Need a party venue this Christmas?  We’ve combed through hundreds of Sydney party venues to find you the best options to celebrate with family, friends or colleagues. The dedicated Christmas in Australia team do the research so that our Sydney readers know exactly what to expect from their chosen party venue.  Our professional party planning … Read more

Free Christmas Movies on Amazon Prime 2025

Amazon Prime Christmas Movies

Christmas movies are one of my favourite things about Christmas (besides the food… oh and my family!) And I love hunkering down in the air-conditioning and checking out the latest (and some old favourites) movies for Christmas. We have an Amazon Prime membership, so all the movies listed below are free to watch. What’s not … Read more

Secret Santa Gift Ideas & Presents for Work Friends and Family

secret Santa gift ideas

If you’ve signed up for a secret Santa gift exchange but can’t think of gift ideas, you’ve come to the right place. Finding Secret Santa gifts that you can give anonymously can be hard – sometimes you don’t really know the person you’re giving to, and you’re often on a budget.  As fun as these … Read more

Christmas Eve Box Ideas to Suit Everyone!

Boy opening his Christmas Eve box

The Christmas Eve box tradition has firmly settled in our home. I’ve been creating Christmas Eve boxes for my child Alex for 18 years now.  As he’s grown up, I’ve found a few simple, affordable DIY ideas that bring delight and excitement the night before Christmas.  I am a busy mum on a budget, so … Read more

Unique Christmas Gift Ideas for Teachers | End of Year Presents

Unique Christmas Gift Ideas

I’ve always believed that teachers deserve a little extra love at Christmas. After all, they’ve spent the year juggling lessons, wrangling kids, wiping tears, cheering on achievements, and somehow still managing to find missing lunchboxes. If that’s not magic, I don’t know what is. So when it comes time to say thank you, I like … Read more

Elf On The Shelf | Everything To Know About This Popular Festive Trend

elf on the shelf

I’ll be honest—when I first heard about Elf on the Shelf, I thought it sounded like another over-the-top parenting trend I’d have to keep up with. But once I gave it a go, I completely understood the hype. Our cheeky little elf quickly became a much-loved part of our festive decor, and now the kids … Read more

The Best Christmas Gifts for Men

The Best Christmas Gifts for Men

I don’t know about you, but I always find that shopping for the men in my life takes up the most brainpower each Christmas. One year I’ve got it all sorted by November, and the next I’m still trying to come up with good ideas on Christmas Eve. Whether I’m looking for thoughtful gifts for … Read more

Christmas Movie Trivia

Christmas movie trivia

Christmas is a time of joy, laughter, and bringing loved ones together, and what better way to celebrate than with some festive movie trivia? Whether you’re hosting a trivia night, a Christmas movie marathon, or just looking to test your family and friends, this Christmas movie trivia is sure to spark some holiday spirit! From … Read more