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[–] 18 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

I'm going to a Christmas in July party in Australia tonight!

In Australia you have Xmas in July because it's an excuse to have a party. It's understood not to be like real Xmas though, more a themed party.

As an Aussie I would not set out to have Xmas in July in the Northern Hemisphere specifically because I wanted a hot Xmas, but living there you might do it to show off Australian Xmas customs to locals.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Australian Xmas customs? What do we do that's specifically Australia? Prawns, booze, and pool beers?

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Australian xmas is a mishmash, you take cold traditions and make them warm, the food is similar but different, outdoor sports or swimming are common, it's easy to get around

    For my money breakie and presents with one family then lunch with another, prawns from the barbie, roast ham served cold with salad, beers by the pool and backyard cricket make for a distinctly Australian xmas

    If that's just a Winter Xmas to people from the Northern Hemisphere I'd be surprised

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