Christmas in Australia. Australian Christmas

Christmas on the Beach (Christmas on the beach)

Australian tradition of celebrating Christmas traditions are very different from the countries of the northern hemisphere. After all, when the window 30, it does not want to sit by the fireplace and there is just fried turkey and want to freshen up a bit. That is why Australians rush to the beach, there to celebrate a wonderful summer holiday of Christmas. But, of course, not all families go to the beach. Some organize gala dinners in the courtyards of their homes. That’s lunch, not dinner, as in other countries. The most popular beaches in the country — it’s Bondi Beach Australia, which is located in Sydney. But now, because of the resultant hole in the ozone layer directly over Australia and New Zealand, on the beach mostly tourists, and local residents are wary of the dangerous Australian sun. Keep this in mind if you decide to celebrate Christmas in Australia.

Christmas Decorations (Christmas decorations)

Naturally, the Australians also decorate their homes, on the occasion of Christmas. Aussies hang garlands (wreaths) on doors and decorate their gardens and houses trees (Christmas Trees) and Christmas lights (Christmas Lights). Most people decorate the house with bouquets of Christmas bush (Christmas Bush). This Australian plant that during the celebration of Christmas flowers beautiful small red flowers.

Sometimes the neighbors organize small competitions (competitions) who has the best light show (light display). They go to each other’s homes at night to look at the decoration of houses. It so happens that some have already decorated your house for the first of December. But not always such competitions just for fun. Some streets of Sydney collect up to 35 thousand Australian dollars to charities, arranging joint submission light.

Carols by Candlelight (Christmas songs by candlelight)

This Australian tradition was born in Melbourne in 1937. Now it has spread throughout Australia, and is supported by all Australian state capitals. Again in contrast to the European countries in which Christmas Eve (Christmas Eve) is a very important day in Australia that day is not marked at all. Instead, people gather in one of the central parks of the city, to sing Christmas songs (Carols) by candlelight (by Candlelight). The park sets the scene, which may make the famous Australian singers and groups, or local artists, while the rest sing along. But not all come there to sing. Some come to eat, drink and listen to others.

Australian Christmas Songs (Australian Christmas songs)

Perhaps Australians would like to sing for Christmas «I am dreaming of the White Christmas» («I dream of a white Christmas»), but not every inhabitant of this continent has seen snow in their lives. Popular Australian song «Six White Boomers» («Six white kangaroos»), «Santa’s Moving to the South Pole» («Santa moves to the South Pole»), «Let Us Barbeque» («Let’s fry barbecue») heard these holidays days from anywhere.

As in Australia too hot for Christmas, the Santa Claus reindeer gives opportunity to rest, and instead carry his «six white kangaroos» («six white boomers»).

We offer you a song «Six White Boomers».

Six White Boomers	Six white Kangaroo
In Australia, Christmas comes in the middle of a very hot summer So when Santa Claus delivers his presents He’s not taken around by reindeer because They can not stand the terrible heat He’s taken around by six big, white, old man kangaroos Called the six white boomers Early on one Christmas day A Joey kangaroo Was far from home and lost In a great, big zoo Mommy … .where’s my mommy? They’ve taken her away We’ll help you find your mommy, son Hop up on the sleigh So up inside the bag of toys Little Joey hopped But they had not gone far when Santa stopped Unharnessed all the reindeer And Joey wondered why Then he heard a far off booming in the sky (boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom)	In Australia, Christmas comes in the middle of a hot summer Therefore, when Santa Claus delivers gifts He does not move on deer because They can not withstand the terrible heat His carry six large, good old Kangaroo Which is called the six white kangaroos Early in the morning one day of Christmas Joey, kangaroo, He was away from home and lost In the vast zoo Mom … where my mom? They took her. We’ll help you find your mom, son Jump into the sleigh. So on top of the bag with toys I jumped a little Joey But they have not gone away, and Santa stopped He unharnessed all deer And Joey wondered why Then he heard a rumble in the sky (boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom)
CHORUS: Six white boomers Snow white boomers Racing Santa Claus through the blazing sun Six white boomers Snow white boomers On his Australian run	Chorus: Six white kangaroos Snow-white Kangaroo Race of Santa Claus through the blazing sun Six white kangaroos Snow-white Kangaroo In Australia
Pretty soon old Santa began to feel the heat Took his fur-lined boots off to cool his feet Into one popped Joey Feelin ‘quite okay While those old man kangaroos kept pullin ‘on the sleigh Hey!	Soon Santa was hot He took off his boots with fur trim to cool the legs In one boot jumped Joey, I am feeling quite well While six of the good old Kangaroo continued to pull sleds Hey!
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Then Joey said to Santa, «Santa, what about the toys? Are not you giving some to these girls and boys? » «Well, they’ve all had their presents, sonny We were here last night This trip is an extra trip Joey’s special flight	Then Joey asked Santa: «Santa, what about gifts? Are not you going to give them to boys and girls? » «Well, they’ve got their presents, son. We were here last night This additional travel Special flight for Joey »
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Soon the sleigh was flashing past Right over Marble Bar «Slow down there!» Cried Santa «It can not be far Hop up on my lap here, son And have a look around » «There, there she is! That’s mommy! Bounding up and down! »	Soon the sleigh raced past Just above the Marble Bar «Slow down here!» — Shouted Santa. «There must be close. Jump on my lap, my son, And a good look around. » «There, there it is! There’s my mom! Jump up and down! »
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Well, that’s the bestest Christmas treat That Joey ever had Curled up in mother’s pouch feeling snug and glad The last they saw was Santa heading northwards From the sun The only year the boomers worked a double run	So, this is the greatest joy of Christmas Who ever was with Joey Curled up in my mother’s bag, he was pleased and happy The last thing they saw was Santa, heading north Away from the sun The only year when the Kangaroos were working «overtime»

Boxing Day (Boxing Day) and Boxing Day Test Match (Cricket)

The day after Christmas — it’s Boxing Day (Boxing Day on December, 26th). On this day, the Australians or go on a visit to fry barbecue or sit in front of TV and watch cricket match (Boxing Day Test Match) or race on the yacht (the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race), which starts the day with Sydney and ends in the capital of the Australian state of Tasmania, Hobart, five days later.

Now you can imagine how it is Christmas in the middle of summer.

Please accept our warm congratulations on the upcoming holidays! Suppose, even if you’re not in the heat of Australia warms you love family and friends! Good mood in the New Year and enjoyable articles from our sponsors!

 

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