For Europeans, the New Year holiday is identified primarily with snow, frost, and a decorated Christmas tree. It’s hard to imagine that somewhere at this time the air temperature is more than thirty degrees, and Father Frost and the Snow Maiden are walking in swimming trunks and a swimsuit along the beach with a surfboard. Mandatory attributes of Santa Claus are a white beard and a hat in the form of a cap with a pompom. In distant Australia, a sultry summer reigns in December. A different climate does not stop Australians from having fun and enjoying their world-favorite holiday.
On New Year's Eve, few Australians stay at home. New Year for them is a noisy crowd, a sea of champagne and whiskey.
Australian New Year
The population of this country is among the first on our planet to celebrate the New Year. The beginning of the holiday is announced by the ringing of church bells, the streets are filled with elegant and noisy crowds, the sounds of firecrackers are heard, champagne is opened, drums thunder, and congratulations are heard. The louder the better. Bright fireworks bloom in the sky. The streets turn into huge dance floors where several thousand people gather.
Exactly at midnight the noise of fun stops, but another one arises - the sound of whistles, car horns, and the ringing of bells. Just after 12 o'clock people go home and go to bed.
Pohutukava or Metrosideros
The traditional Christmas tree is often replaced by a Christmas tree - metrosideros, which blooms profusely at this time of year. Some houses are decorated with small animal figurines. On New Year's Eve, children always find gifts hidden in socks under this tree. It should be noted that the Christmas tree is also present at the holiday; it is grown in special greenhouses. Proceeds from the sale go to charity.
As for the holiday treats, it usually includes an outdoor barbecue, turkey, fortune pie and champagne. For children, these are fruits and many types of sweets.
There is no doubt that Australians are very cheerful, kind, sympathetic people who enjoy their holidays on a grand scale.
what to take with by myself of Australia
In winter, warm clothes made of sheep's wool can remind you of a vacation spent in Australia. Trying on a felt hat, you can feel like a native Australian, and by buying yourself a belt made of genuine leather, you can feel the atmosphere of these places in any corner of the planet.
For lovers of extreme recreation, you can offer to buy a T-shirt or surfing sports equipment as a souvenir.
You can buy the necessary things and all kinds of trinkets in one place; shopping centers in Australia are usually located in the center of any city. To buy a souvenir related to the history and culture of this area, you need to visit the South Bank. It is in this area that there are many shops with a large assortment of national crafts and souvenirs.
Inexpensive, but beautiful and exclusive clothes can be bought at the Queen Victoria Market. Mostly leather goods are sold there. You can visit fashion designer clothing stores in the city's arcades.
Do you love art? Then be sure to stop by the Todd Mall. There they sell products and art objects that were made by Aboriginal craftsmen with their own hands.
Australia is also famous for its wine
From here, wine is supplied to different parts of the world, so when you visit Australia, try wine straight from the cellar. You can buy several bottles at any winery located near major cities.
A wide variety of wines are produced here, so no trip to Australia is complete without tasting your favorite wine.
