Admin Which month does Christmas fall in Australia?
No, the real Christmas only happens once a year – on 25 December. In Australia it’s a national public holiday and people observe the day with friends and family, coming together to swap presents and enjoy good food and drink. It can be hot and humid during December, which is in the middle of summer in Australia.
Does Australia have Christmas first?
History. The first recorded Christmas celebrations in Australia date back to 1788 and were introduced by English settlers of the First Fleet, who arrived in the country early the same year. Today Christmas acts as a public holiday and is celebrated as an observation during summer holidays in Australia.
Will Christmas in Australia be in summer or winter?
In other words, when it is winter in the northern hemisphere, it is summer in the southern hemisphere and vice versa. Since July is generally the coldest winter month in the Southern Hemisphere, the celebration mimics the winter atmosphere of the Northern Hemisphere. Therefore, Australia celebrates Christmas in July.
Is Christmas in July a thing in Australia?
Many Aussies, in particular those ex-northern hemisphere residents, thought something was needed to brighten up the winter months. This is where the concept of ‘Christmas in July’ comes in. It is usually celebrated on 25th July and is getting more and more popular as the years go by!
When is the public holiday of Christmas in Australia?
People often spend Christmas Day with family members or close friends. Christmas Day falls in the middle of the summer school holiday and both December 25 and 26 are public holidays.
What are the customs of Christmas in Australia?
Christmas in Australia coincides with summer which means our traditions, although inspired by European customs, have been altered to suit the climate. Australia shares in traditional holiday practices such as decorating the Christmas tree, singing carols and exchanging gifts on December 25, but we also have a few unique traditions.
When is Christmas in Australia in 2022 and 2023?
Christmas 2021, 2022 and 2023 Year Date Day Holiday States 2021 24 Dec Fri Christmas Eve * NT, QLD & SA 2021 25 Dec Sat Christmas Day National 2021 27 Dec Mon Christmas Holiday National 2022 24 Dec Sat Christmas Eve * NT, QLD & SA
When do they start playing Christmas music in Australia?
In Australia, shops start playing Christmas music over their sound systems from late November, if not earlier. During December, and more frequently as Christmas Day approaches, carol singers often appear in town centres and streets to bring on the Christmas cheer.