Vacation Guide: What is Christmas Like in Australia?

If you are looking for a nontraditional Christmas vacation destination for your family, a great idea to consider is going to Australia for Christmas.  While the holiday is much the same in culture and tradition, the weather and climate will certainly give a new sense of fun and excitement to the holiday. While Christmas in the US is a winter holiday, in Australia, Christmas actually falls in the middle of their summer!

Christmas vacation in Australia can be extremely entertaining.  The nation offers a true mixture of traditions, with aboriginal, English, Irish, and other cultures all playing a role in the various activities and foods on offer.  Most Christmas dinners are enjoyed in parks and backyards, and cold foods and Christmas platters are common.  Barbecues are popular, and your family can enjoy a tasty Christmas meal almost anywhere.

Thanks to the varied seasons, it is easy to spend your Christmas vacation in Australia on the beach, where you will find many locals who have chosen to do the same.  In fact, Santa is often depicted in a swimsuit in Australia.  You will find that taxis operate on the holiday and that activities abound that the entire family can enjoy.

Christmas vacation ‘down under’ is unlike anything you have ever seen or experienced before, and it is certainly a great way to spend quality time with the family while soaking in the sun and learning about new cultures.  Sydney is an excellent Christmas vacation destination, and you will find that the Sydney Opera House always has something incredible on offer.

The sights and sounds of Australia are always magical, and Christmas vacation in the land of kangaroos is something your family will not soon forget.