Christmas In The lands Down Under.

Kate

This morning while talking to Guido online, I remembered that Australia and other southern hemisphere countries celebrate Christmas, New Years etc in their summer months.

I began to wonder about their traditions, what foods they prepare, and how they celebrate.

To our friends down under, please post a reply here and tell us about your holiday traditions.
Some day I hope to visit Australia with Guido. Even better would be Yummyfood meetings around the world!
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Life's short...eat dessert first.

Kaizzee · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:10 pm Post subject:

I just have Vegemite toast with lemonade.

Kate · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:30 am Post subject:

No holiday meal? I've tasted vegemite once...lol that was enough!
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Life's short...eat dessert first.

kerismummy · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:19 am Post subject:

Even I cook a special dinner on the holidays if i'm at home with just me and Keri, although I am looking forward to the big christmas dinner this year in Canada with my sister and her boyfriend with their friends. Thats gonna be great
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I like cake. And pie. And mash. So sue me! Food is good and i'd rather be me and happy than skinny and miserable!

Kaizzee · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:34 am Post subject:

Don't like Vegemite?! You certainly ain't Aussie mate.

Kate · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:06 pm Post subject:

No I'm not Kaizzee. I've always wanted to visit Australia though.
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Life's short...eat dessert first.

kerismummy · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:55 am Post subject:

my sister's boyfriend is from Oz, i'll have to check which he prefers, vegimite or marmite as my sister is definitely a marmite person Smile

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I like cake. And pie. And mash. So sue me! Food is good and i'd rather be me and happy than skinny and miserable!

Kate · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:09 am Post subject:

It's a matter of taste I suppose. I found vegemite very salty. They sell it here in the states.
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Life's short...eat dessert first.

kerismummy · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:26 am Post subject:

we have vegimite and marmite but vegimite isnt very popular. the only thing Ii dont like about marmite is the bad breath afterwards!! Very Happy

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I like cake. And pie. And mash. So sue me! Food is good and i'd rather be me and happy than skinny and miserable!

benedictryan · DishWasher Joined: Aug 19, 2008 Posts: 1

Hi there I've just signed up to this website. Christmas in New Zealand, in my family, we slave away in the hot kitchen and have traditional roast turkey for Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. We all end up with a mountain of dishes to do afterwards but hardly able to do them because we have eaten so much! Many Kiwis have a bbq Christmas lunch which makes more sense but my family have always had extended family members for Christmas day and eat lots of food, drink lots of fine wine and when dishes are finally done, normally an afternoon siesta is in order!