Winter Around the World: Whether you observe Yule, Christmas,
Sol Invictus, or Hogmanay, the winter season is typically a time
of celebration around the world. Traditions vary widely from one
country to the next, but one thing they all have in common is
the observance of customs around the time of the winter
solstice. Here are some ways that residents of different
countries observe the season. Althought Australia is huge
geographically, the population sits at under 20 million people.
Many of them come from a blend of cultures and ethnic
backgrounds, and celebration in December is often a mix of many
different elements. Because Australia is in the southern
hemisphere, December is part of the warm season. Residents still
hhave Christmas trees, Father Christmas, Christmas Carols and
gifts which are a familiar Christmas and gifts, as well as being
visited by Father Christmas. Because it coincides with school
holidays, it's not uncommon for Australians to celebrate the
season on vacation away from home. In China,