Christmas Holiday Destinations in Australia
In majority of the Australian cities, Christmas is celebrated with same vigor and enthusiasm, like many other European and American cities such as Paris, London, Vancouver or New York. Since Australia is a multicultural country, Xmas tradition in this country is a blend of Christmas traditions of many other countries. A Large number of tourists visit this country during this festive season. Notable features of this gala event are foods, decorations, dazzling lights, carols, gifts and parties. If you are planning to spend your Christmas holidays, you can choose
Christmas Holiday Celebrations in Australia
Christmas festival is celebrated in a big way in Australia. The countdown to this big ceremony starts a week before the eventful day. Greetings cards are exchanged, wonderful decorations are made in homes and shops, and Christmas trees are installed during this festive season. Many Australian spend the season outside their homes, whereas many visitors flock to this country on this occasion. There are a variety of places where you can visit during the Christmas. You can plan to visit one of these Christmas Holiday Destinations in Australia. Notable features of this festival are listed below.
Carols and music
Christmas plants
Food
Film and television
Children’s stories
Sporting events
Sydney
This Australian city is a popular destination for holiday vacation. Major highlights of this gala festival in this city are parties, carols in the Domain, Concerts held at the Town Hall, decorations, lights & shows and window displays by David Jones. Major attraction of Sydney is the New Year’s Eve, celebrated on the Sydney Harbour. Over 1.5 million people enjoy this spectacular fireworks display.
Melbourne
If you are in Melbourne, you can indeed spend a great time during this festive season. The city hosts a large number of events and concerts on this occasion. A free concert held at Bourke Street Mall, featuring the arrival of Santa Claus is a huge draw to the visitors. You will also enjoy the spectacular fireworks displays at the Yarra Park.
Gold Coast
The basic theme of Christmas festivities in Gold Coast is home decorations. The city also organizes Christmas Lights Competition, held every year. These decorations are visited by the judges and awards for best decorations are given on Decemeber 9.
Brisbane
Christmas is a big occasion in this Australian city. The city offers a lot of shopping & dining opportunities and variety of entertaining events. Major upcoming Christmas events in Brisbane are listed below.
Myer Christmas windows
Kiddies Cushion Concerts - Christmas Capers
Kids Ginger Bread Decorating
Festive Favourites - Weekdays for Lunch in December
Lighting of the Christmas tree
St Gerard Majella Catholic Church Christmas Festival
Magical Christmas Spectacular
Dorothy the Dinosaur's Rockin' Christmas
My Little Hilton festive cooking classes
Perth
This is a wonderful city to visit in the festive season. The festival here is marked with decorations, lights, of course Christmas sales. Other festival highlights of this city are community festivals, gift ideas and food. Some of the events/concerts that the city will host in the coming Christmas are listed below.
Carols by Torchlight at Araluen Botanic Park
Sunday 12 December, 7pm
Candlelight Carols in Fremantle
Sunday 19 December, gates open 6pm
"The Nutcracker" at Burswood Entertainment Complex
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 December
Christmas on the Boardwalk 'LOVE Rockingham'
Sunday 19 December 2010, 5pm – 9pm
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