New Zealand: How do they celebrate Christmas in this part of the world? – People – Culture

Religious traditions commemorate the birth of the baby Jesus at Christmas, so some activities vary depending on the country in which they are located. For example, Christmas bonus novenas are celebrated in Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela.

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While in America, The Thanksgiving Day and December 25. In addition, thanks to their seasons at this time, they are in the middle of winter, so they get the opportunity to do some activities under the snow. Make snowmen, fairies or take a sleigh ride.

However, there is a country that celebrates these dates in a different way due to the season it is located in, which also changes the traditions carried out during the Christmas season.

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This is how they celebrate Christmas in New Zealand

Christmas in New Zealand is a little different from what we see in the movies, because for this holiday, this nation It’s the middle of summer, Its temperature can be recorded 20 to 30 degrees CelsiusAccording to the ‘Number16’ learning page.

For this reason, it’s not uncommon to see people enjoying a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows; They will probably celebrate with ice cream or some refreshing drink that will help beat the heat.

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According to the educational website ‘LAE’, the holiday is celebrated with a program Walks on the beach with picnics and parties in the sun. However, they decorate their houses and some shops with the same snow theme and pictures of ‘Santa Claus’.

With the difference, they don’t use the regular pine-shaped Christmas tree in their homes, instead they use it pohutukawaIt is a shrub native to the North Island that has some red flowers.

For their Christmas dinner, they follow the same tradition as in America, preparing a roast turkey with different vegetables and sauces, and the dessert they usually prepare. Fruit puddings with a little brandy Or cakes filled with nuts. However, according to ‘Number 16’, there are those who change their main trend for barbecue on the beach.

Also, they usually hold Santa Claus parades, accompanied by his elves, in major cities. Christmas in the ParkFree and open with great artists

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