How differently is Christmas celebrated in the Southern hemisphere?

Let’s learn how differently is Christmas celebrated in the Southern hemisphere. The most accurate or helpful solution is served by Quora.

There are ten answers to this question.

Best solution

How are seasonal holidays such as Christmas and Easter perceived and celebrated differently in the Southern Hemisphere?

For example, given Easter's partial origins from the Northern Hemisphere as a celebration of spring and new life, do southern countries still depict baby animals, the Easter Bunny, etc? Do children in southern country get confused by all the winter imagery surrounding Christmas? Do predominantly Christian/Catholic southern countries focus solely on the religious narratives (i.e. Jesus' birth and resurrection)?

Answer:

I don't think it's perceived that much differently, really. Well, other than the fact that we (Australia...

Read more

Ben Reimers at Quora Mark as irrelevant Undo

Other solutions

Why Do Christians Celebrate Christmas Even With Its Pagan Origin?

The History of Christmas In ancient pagan times, the last day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere was celebrated as the night that the Great Mother Goddess gives birth to the baby Sun God. It is also called Yule, the day a huge log is added to a bonfire...

Answer:

I am happy to see that there are people out there who do not celebrate Christmas and are not afraid...

Read more

luvdatas... at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Do they have Christmas lilies in the northern hemisphere?

I just bought some Christmas lilies and it made me wonder if they have Christmas lilies or equivalent in the northern hemisphere where it is cold. It doesn't feel like Christmas to me until I have a couple of Christmas lilies. Of course, I have to put...

Answer:

I've never heard of a Christamas Lilly.

Read more

Gingerminx at Answerbag.com Mark as irrelevant Undo

Are there any Christmas songs with summer imagery for the Southern Hemisphere?

There are lots of songs with winter imagery: Let It Snow, Winter Wonderland, White Christmas, etc. Are there any songs about going to the beach or flying a kite or whatever family traditions exist around Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere?

Answer:

To that list you can add "Six White Boomers" recorded by Rolf Harris.

Read more

Tony Williams at Quora Mark as irrelevant Undo

Christmas in Australia is celebrated with foods high in calories on days with 27 ° C?

I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and here, by tradition of our European ancestors, at Christmas We have dinner foods of cold climates eat as those currently in the Northern Hemisphere. Does Australia, a country with a population descended largely of...

Answer:

The traditional Christmas Dinner of roast meat , hot vegetables & a plum pudding is still favoured...

Read more

Gangan at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Christmas in New Zeland is celebrated with foods high in calories on days with 20° C?

I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and here, by tradition of our European ancestors, at Christmas We have dinner foods of cold climates eat as those currently in the Northern Hemisphere. Does New Zeland, a country with a population descended largely of...

Answer:

Aren't you guys south americans or latinos? Anyways yeah what slugger onions said.

Read more

Gangan at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

When is christmas celebrated in China?

What date is Christmas celebrated in China? i have a really big history report on Christmas in China, and i need the date. Help!

Answer:

Christmas is celebrated by all Christians on the same date, even the Chinese Christans (there are many...

Read more

Mrs. Joe Jonas forever at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

How many ways can Christmas be celebrated all over the world such as christmas kwanzaa hanukkah?

In other words, how many other holidays with different traditions be celebrated?

Answer:

Well, since neither Kwanzaa nor Hanukkah has anything to do with Christmas...I'd say: CHRISTMAS is celebrated...

Read more

WQFJEQFDNWJODICR6PTBSYGFWI at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

How is the Australian Christmas celebrated?

I saw a question here a week or so ago about Christmas in Australia, and I've been thinking about it since- it may be dumb but I have to ask. Do Australians connect snow with Christmas in any way? Examples that come to mind: hear songs/watch movies like...

Answer:

I live in Australia and have all through my short life. Christmas has been a joy each time and I never...

Read more

-closed- at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Your thoughts on Christmas in the Dominican Republic? Christmas is celebrated for 3 months. DR has one of the world's greatest celebrations

http://www.ubscure.com/Art/90234/53/Celebrating-The-Christmas-Holidays-In-The-Dominican-Republic.html

Answer:

Wow! I never heard this story before.

Read more

akacot at Answerbag.com Mark as irrelevant Undo

Related Q & A:

Just Added Q & A:

Find solution

For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.

  • Got an issue and looking for advice?

  • Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.

  • Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.

Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.