Christmas in New Zealand is a time of summer holidays. So, there is no snow and ice during Christmas in New Zealand. It is a time of exchanging gifts and partying. Everywhere you can see the spirit of Christmas. Shops, houses, and streets are decorated with the images of Father Christmas in red cloak and snow scenes. The Christmas Tree in New Zealand is called Pohutokawa.
English settlers of the late 18th Century brought traditions of Christmas in New Zealand. The traditional Christmas dinner in New Zealand comprises of roast turkey with vegetables and sauces. Whereas some people have turkey and plum pudding often served with cold salads.
Christmas in New Zealand cannot be cherished without Pavlova (made of whipped egg whites and sugar cooked slowly in low-heated oven and then garnished with fruit and whipped cream). Like America and Britain, New Zealand also has a Santa Claus, Father Christmas who distributes gifts among children.
Travour offers you information regarding Christmas in New Zealand. Wish you a very happy and prosperous Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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