Christmas Traditions In Australia And The United States

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Christmas Christmas is a special time of year. People all around the world enjoy the Christmas season. Some traditions are similar. Other traditions specific to the country. Australia and the United States share some traditions,however, other things are completely different. Many countries have different traditions.Some are exactly the same. Australia and the United States have many of the same traditions. For example they both have a tree but the one in Australia it is a gum tree and the one in the United States is a pine tree.Both of them celebrate Christmas on December 25.Both like to spend time with family and friends. They both cook delicious meals. According to the article they both go shopping and decorate with glitter and tinsel.They both sing and hear Christmas carols.

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