Christmas has become a multi-cultural event worldwide because it is celebrated in many countries. Here is how a few cultures rejoice this festival.
In Australia
Christmas in Australia occurs in the middle of the summer. People embellish their homes portraying snowy Christmas themes. Surprisingly, Australian Santa dons a summer suit and his sleigh is dragged by Kangaroos. A customary Xmas dinner is sumptuous and heavy. The lighter alternative consist seafood, cold ham, turkey and salads. Pavlova is an exclusive Aussie dessert relished by locals during Christmas.
In the Arctic
The Christmas celebration begins early in Finland. The Christmas markets are decorated with vibrant festive lights and the city witness ‘Pikka joulu’ (little Christmas) parties thrown to rejoice the festival. Exclusive goodies including the customary spicy hot mulled wine – Glogi are savored on this day. If you are looking for a snowy white Christmas then visit Finnish Lapland for a fantastic trip.
In Singapore
Orchard Road in Singapore is decorated with striking and multihued Christmas lighting displays. Shopping malls look like Christmas gifts, especially Tanglin mall which put up large Christmas display with a machine discharging snow! Locals and vacationers love to douse themselves in the artificial snow.
In Netherlands
The Christmas shopping mall in Valkenburg - Fluweelengrot (Velvet Cave) starts its decoration from November until Christmas. The stunning marlstone cave with its thrilling ambiance is certainly the most renowned Christmas market spot in the Netherlands. An on foot tour of the market will introduce you to a romantically lit-up Christmas cave adorned with an 18th century church, fresco figurines and statuettes.
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