Australia

Image source: Flags of the World. CIA: The World Factbook. Retrieved November 2, 2010 from []

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[|Christmas]
It's no White Christmas Down Under! As there is a large Christian population in Australia, many do celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25. However, since it's summer in the southern hemisphere, it's Christmas on the beach. Many students are finishing their terms and lots of Aussies go on vacation to the shore this time of year. Other Christmas traditions include carols sung by candlelight on Christmas Eve, gathering with friends and family to eat special food on Christmas Day, and of course being visited by Santa Claus (who doesn't need quite so many clothes when in this part of the world!). The source used here is an article from the Australian Government Culture Portal, a collection of the Australia Stories, covering educational and cultural stories and information.

//The Three Drovers //
Australia enjoys their own unique Christmas carols. This video is a performance of //The Three Drovers//, written by John Wheeler--one of the more famous Australian carols. media type="youtube" key="1wqoFg6Vabo?fs=1" height="385" width="480" Video Source: The Omniscient Mussel. //An Australian Christmas Carol--The Three Drovers// [video]. (2009, December 7). Retrieved November 2, 2010 from []

Culture.gov.au. //Christmas season celebrations in Australia.// Retrieved November 2, 2010, from []
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