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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!

Printable Kids Activities for Christmas

Printable Kids Activities for Christmas

When I was a kid, I loved colouring in. Printable Christmas kids activities for are a cheap and convenient way to give the kids quick activities and quizzes that will keep them entertained for 20 minutes to multiple hours. If they are REALLY in to it, we have multiple choices – they might want to … 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 16 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

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

elf on the shelf

The Elf on the Shelf: a Christmas Tradition. What’s that all about then? This modern festive tradition has taken the world by storm during recent Decembers, and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Those naughty elves are found all around the home during the Christmas season, often getting up to no good … Read more

The Traditions and the Meaning of Boxing Day

Boxing Day meaning

In Australia, and many other Commonwealth countries including United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand, the day after Christmas Day is known as Boxing Day. Its strange name has nothing to do with fighting over the last slice of Christmas pavlova (check out these amazing pavlova boards!) or swapping Christmas mittens for boxing gloves, so why … Read more

Where to Spend Christmas in Australia

Where to Spend Christmas in Australia

Spending Christmas in a winter wonderland surrounded by snow might sound fun to some. Hot cocoa, a yuletide fire, stockings by the fireplace, it’s what we know from most festive movies. However, have you ever thought of spending your Christmas holidays in Australia?  Christmas in Australia usually means lazy beach days, unlimited sunshine and parties, … Read more

35 Christmas Breakfast Ideas for the Big Day

Christmas breakfast ideas

If you’re looking for special Christmas breakfast ideas for the big day itself – or perhaps for a festive brunch with your inner circle – then look no further! We’ve rounded up 35 awesome Christmas breakfast recipes from the finest food bloggers around. They’re all listed right here in this post for your convenience. Whether … Read more

How to Make Reindeer Food Recipe for Rudolph

Reindeer-Food recipie

Making reindeer food is a great way to celebrate the arrival of Santa and his helpful reindeer pals! Here’s a few quick tips on how to do this activity with your kids with minimal fuss or cost. Making Reindeer Food Santa’s reindeers are magical creatures who have surprisingly few real nutritional needs. Traditionally, they’ve been … Read more