Here you can find out all about favourite Christmas traditions in Australia, including what’s hot during summer (apart from the weather, of course)!
We explain why Boxing Day is so called and what it all means, as well as covering some typically Australian things to do on 26th December each year.
Why do Australians sometimes celebrate Christmas in July, and what about Christmas traditions around the world?
Even if you’ve always wanted to make your own food for Rudolph and his reindeer friends, you can find the right recipe in this category!
Last updated: 9 June, 2024 Thinking about celebrating Christmas in July this year but not sure where to go? Wondering why Australians even celebrate Christmas in July? Well you’re in the right place. We’ve scoured the country to find the best Christmas in July events for 2024 and popped them here for you to explore. … Read more
Want to know how to do Christmas in Australia like a local? Then you are going to need to understand our uniquely Australian Christmas traditions. We do things differently down here, and you know you want to be part of it! Forget about snow and layers of warm clothes and people drinking hot chocolate beside … Read more
Find the right Christmas Eve activities for families to get started with this year, and who knows? In a few years’ time, the kids could already be thinking of these as your own family traditions for 24th December. And there are some awesome Christmas Eve ideas for families to get stuck into, trust us! Having some … Read more
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
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
Would it even be December without Christmas crackers? Pulling a cracker as you sit down for the annual festive feast is de rigueur, whether it’s a relaxed barbie by the pool in your backyard or roast turkey with all the trimmings served in the more formal surroundings of the dining room. Whether you want luxury … Read more
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
If you’re wondering how to store all those gifts before the big day – or even how to present them on 25th December – Santa sacks are the answer. Available in all sorts of sizes and designs, these Christmas sacks can hold all those gifts in one place. It’s up to you whether you stash … Read more
Whether you call them jim jams, PJs or jammies, family Christmas pyjamas are fast becoming a festive season tradition. There’s nothing quite like snuggling up on the sofa together to watch a Christmas movie, and they also make great gifts for those Christmas Eve boxes for her, him or the kids. Some people are really … Read more