http://Australian.lifetips.com/Australian.LifeTips.com Tip of the Dayen-USLifeTips.comhttp://Australian.lifetips.com/rss/lt-logo-green.gifhttp://Australian.lifetips.com/tip/152783/australian-culture/interesting-australian-culture-facts/christmas-in-australia.htmlFri 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT6BB2AFCC-4203-3BC8-77D4-E4DCBEA65547<p>Although Australia is a multicultural country, the main religion is still Christianity and Christmas is a major holiday in Australia. It is celebrated with the exchange of presents, and usually a family gathering on the day itself. </p> <p>The main holiday of Christmas is only one day that is celebrated in this holiday season. Boxing Day is another public holiday Australia-wide, and many sporting events take place on Boxing Day. Boxing Day is also the traditional day for major sales in the big cities. In all, Christmas is a three-day event in Australia, from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day, and many Australians take the week between Boxing Day and New Year's Day off.</p><br/><br/><br/>For more Australian tips, visit <a href="http://Australian.lifetips.com/">http://Australian.lifetips.com</a> <img src="http://Australian.lifetips.com/images/aggbug.asp?id=152783" height="1" width="1">