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For Christmas dinner, Australians commonly have the traditional roast turkey or roast ham with roast vegetables, which may be done in an indoors oven or on a Weber barbeque outside. Many Australians also opt for seafood, particularly prawns, to have with salad and roast ham. Some go for the casual approach, with a barbeque at the beach.
Not all Australians celebrate Christmas on the beach. However, for those who do, there are many factors.The weather is often hot at Christmas time, being Australia's summer, so the beach is the perfect place to celebrate.There is no limit to the size of family gatherings on the beach.A barbequed dinner near the beach means less cleanup at home.There are lots of family activities to enjoy on the beach when everyone gathers together. There is no concern about the children becoming bored.
Christmas is celebrated throughout Australia, in the cities, towns and outback, depending on whether or not one's cultural background allows individuals to follow Christmas. Australians usually celebrate at home, but many go away on holiday and celebrate by the beach, or at relatives' houses. Many also book in to restaurants for a special Christmas dinner.
Most Australians open their gifts on Christmas morning, but many still retain ties to other cultures and customs, opening them on Christmas Eve.
Yes, Goose is a traditional Christmas dinner bird, not as common a Turkey though.
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For Christmas dinner, Australians commonly have the traditional roast turkey or roast ham with roast vegetables, which may be done in an indoors oven or on a Weber barbeque outside. Many Australians also opt for seafood, particularly prawns, to have with salad and roast ham. Some go for the casual approach, with a barbeque at the beach.
On Christmas Eve, Nochebuena in Spanish, the last posada, recreation of Mary and Joseph's search for a place to stay in Bethleham, is held. Many attend midnight mass. After mass, many have dinner together with their families.
Australians believe the same as most other nations founded on Christianity. Christmas is a celebration of Christ's birth but, in many cases, this celebration has been overwhelmed by the greater call of materialism. For many, there is less focus on the Christian elements of Christmas than there is on the commercial and business side of it. Australia's multicultural nature has also contributed other customs and beliefs.
Three. There is more information on the Provencal Christmas Table setting and on the Christmas dinner tradition at the related link below.