hevs

COS I DON"T. Not one single iota
Is this normal for newbies like me, in a hot country, boiling me ???? off with bloody "I'm dreaming of a white christmas" wailing out from cole's tanoy system, which Ironically its the only place to feel remotely cool (also the freezer section in there is getting on for cold somedays):lecture:
I am feeling climately confused right now, i don't normally get hayfever in the lead up to christmas either!!!!.................................

Any hints and tips from you old timers, otherwise i'm gonna be sat on the beach on christmas day in me woolie and christmas socks like some old dero!!!
!!!!!!!
:scared:

podgypossum

This will be my 3rd christmas down under, and i still never feel christmassy...i not even bothering with a tree or decorations. We'll just go to a restaurant for lunch

Gibson

This will be our first christmas in Oz and probably the hardest! It really does not feel like christmas! I have a tree up but thats it, more for the kids not me! It just looks so odd, seeing decorated houses- one garden has kangaroos pulling the sleigh!!!!! Hot weather and christmas do not go together I'm afraid. As for us we're not doing the christmas dinner thing - we're going to the beach for a bbq instead......... Everyone have a good one..

owieb

This will be our second christmas here, and I must say I much prefer it like this. We don't bother with decorations or big celebrations, much rather fill the esky with food and drink and head for the beach!

Last year we went up to Lancelin (hoping the wind was going to blow) and just sat on the beach and had a picnic, it was so nice not having to do the usual christmas running around, seeing relies etc.

ABCDiamond

Do what the Aussies do !!

You will see many "CHRISTMAS IN JULY" things going on in winter.

Have the picnic / BBQ in December, but find somewhere nice and warm in July for a traditional Christmas dinner.

If you are in the Sydney area, you will find the Blue Mountians have lots of specials then.

I've been here, off and on since 1987, and its only Christmas because my young daughter says it is.

jopaulss

Nope doesnt feel christmassy at all !! We have the tree up but thats about it , have done all the kids presents , but nope still not the same , but we like this i have to say . Xmas dinner on the beach quite nice , will have a barbie and some drink and a swim , then watch probably rubbish on the telly later , but we will enjoy it. This in total will be our 3rd christmas here , and it is hard to get into the swing of things when its so hot , and if your like me not looking forward to going into work on boxing day !!! But im sure we will all have a great time , Happy Christmas everyone
Joanne and family

Pollyana

Feels Christmassy alright - the family arguments have started, no-one can agree on what food they want, and everyone is threatening to go off and spend Christmas alone on a desert island.......yep, sounds like its going to be a case of same rows, different country. least it makes me feel at home! Think i may hide under the doona (no matter how hot it is) and not come out till 2004.

janeyray

Doesn't feel to bad to me actually, although it would be better if family were here but we are trying to make it as Chrismassy as we can. Going to see Santa in David Jones next week and carols by candlelight on the 21st.

Does seem odd that it's hot but it's different and we like the change.

Sandra

We put the tree up today, and spent yesterday Christmas shopping (lucky for us one of the hottest so far this year in Sydney and we got to spend it in a Mall!!!)

2nd Christmas here and yup we are going to plan on the beach in the morning - but we will be back for a roast lunch as the kids like it and have asked for it.

I am feeling much more Christmassy this year possibly cause I am a lot happier than last and the tree didn't have any lurking spiders in it after being stored for a year in the garage! We have the fairy lights up on the outside of the house (cause we like it) and sipping cold wine on the balcony as they twinkle is fun.

I also know want to know where you get fairy pool lights! I am being serious about this Christmas in the fun/sun.

Cheers and Merry Christmas

Sandra

faye_gillan

Merry Christmas,

We are still in UK (Aberdeen in SCOTLAND to be exact) and am sooo jealous of you all. I know what you mean about hot christmas but believe me you lot are all in the best place! It is freezing here and yeah the tree looks nice but going out celebrating etc with friends is not exactly fun! when it is ice cold and raining spoiling you nice new outfits and having to wait about for taxis or walking home!

We were in Newcastle, NSW last year for xmas and it was weird but ace! We can't wait to be spending it there for good. Here is a few snaps we took of a place called "Gracelands" at Lake MacQuarie Newcastle last year! If you can - visit this place it is very very christmasssy!!

Now have a wonderful time in the sun you lucky things!!!!!!!

tinaj

If it is any consolation it doesn't feel Christmassy to me either !!! We are staying at my S-I-L very small bungalow and with 5 of us in it there isn't even room for a tree or decorations. Roll on January is all I keep thinking!

Bed Of Roses

Hevs. Matt and the two new schoolies

Beeeen working all weekend never stopped raining very soggie,
Today Sunday working again didnt mind too much as the sun came out about 10 am this cut through the last week of GREY and i mean Grey sky in Oxon and beyond.... We dont feel Christmasie either tonight is going to be frosty so i have promised Rachel a real open fire!!!!!.

Luv to here from both U and Matt stick with that connection keep postin cos we is hopin 2 meet U all 1 day.

Kentish Man

My good Aussie lady has been a bit depressed with Christmas in England. She's missing the prospect of lobster, prawns and a trip to the beach and can't get her head around cold Chrimbos with turkey and Christmas pud. Still, it should be her last one here. Personally I don't relish the idea of Aussie Christmas's, done one and it just felt like any other day in Oz. At least I can still get pissed........

Sandra

Not a bidding war on wot's not or wot's is

Forget the rain/wet/cold - you can cover up on the way to party!

Aus - you need to work out how to keep the make up on, prior to arriving, sweat, tears, and redo - before you leave your own bathroom!

it is a hoot, I only wear makeup 1 day a year, the Christmas Works Party so they do not recognise me!

Cheers

debsy

Hiya Faye

Balmedie anywhere near you?