We celebrate Christmas in New Zealand. There are a variety of religions ( not just catholic- Presbyterian, Anglican, Baptists, Mormons Bretherens etc) but most people celebrate Christmas. We have similar traditions but these are some of the things that my family did when I was growing up and still do today. We share presents on Christmas morning. We usually have Christmas dinner at around midday and eat things like turkey, chicken, ham and lamb with roast potatoes, pumpkin kumara and other vegetables like peas, carrots and beans, also salad sometimes. Pudding is usually fruit salad, steam pudding, cream and ice cream. It is a real feast and we usually eat too much. Adults drink wine and children drink sparkling grape juice or fizzy drink. Shops are closed on Christmas day (this is one of the only days everything is closed these days) The day after Christmas day is called "Boxing Day." All the shops have big sales on this day.
Some people go to church at Christmas, but not everyone.
Christmas is a time for giving and to share with your family. Families often come together at this time of year. Because it is summer lots of people got to the beach, lakes and parks etc. There are always games of cricket and touch rugby and barbecues.
I hope you have had a great start to your new Year and we'll be back at the end of January.
Ciao for now.
Mr Hornby
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