Vintage Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

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It's true!

Secret Santa

It's true!

Kangaroos!

It's false! People get together to sing Christmas songs (=carols)

pavlova

lamington

pudding

crispy meringue, whipped cream, fruit

sponge cake, chocolate icing, coconut

dried fruit, sugar, eggs,breadcrumbs

All of them are traditional desserts for Christmas!

pavlova

lamington

pudding

They don't eat much kangaroo

It's false! Surfing Santas takes place in Florida, USA

True but false!

True or false? Boxing Day is the day after Christmas, when people stay home and watch boxing fights on TV.

In Australia, which animals help Santa pull his sleigh?

True or false? There is an amusement park called “Santa’s Wonderland” in the city of Adelaide in Australia.

True or false?

December is a very cold month in Australia.

True or false? Carols by Candlelights is a December tradition when Australian people light a candle in honour of the women called Carol.

Find the odd one! Which one is not a typical Australian dish for Christmas? - glazed ham - cold salads - kangaroo - prawns - fruits

Tongue twister challenge: Santa's sleigh slides on slick snow

Which is the traditional Australian dessert for Christmas? 1- pavlova 2- lamington 3- pudding

Pictures

In Australia, the “Kris Kringle” tradition consists in exchanging gifts secretly. What is the other name for this tradition?

True or false? “Surfing Santas” is an Australian festival where participants dress up as Santa Claus and surf, while thousands of spectators watch from the beach.

True or false? In Australia, a popular way to celebrate Christmas is by having barbecues on the beach.

Tongue twister challenge: Hollie hangs holly here