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Bondi Beach, Sydney. In Australia Christmas is celebrated on December 25th. The children wake up to presents under the tree and then they spend the day enjoying their new treasures. For most Australians Christmas is a time for the beach. Traditional Christmas dinners of roast chicken or Turkey have been largely replaced with barbecue style lunches and picnics in the open air. The outdoor theme is a natural out come of summer weather and celebrations throughout the Christmas season (starting with the outdoor Carols In The Domain attract huge crowds.