I was going to start the same thread - now 4 out of 34 christmas' in Australia. The day itself I am quite happy with seafood and BBQ and getting out and about (something didn't do much of in the UK) - what I struggle with is having some traditions for the run up to Christmas so are like a cue in my brain that Christmas is coming. Foods that are typical to eat in in run up to Christmas etc. The idea of Christmas being in the cold is so ingrained is hard to feel Christmas is coming without the cues of dark nights, cold etc of the UK. Carols by Candlelight we did once and was great but a bit chilly, and I think DD is a bit little for that - but am looking for a local one.

My mum thinks I need to make more of an effort with Christmas for DD, as this is what she will know as Christmas (we are unlikely to visit UK at Christmas time, as prefer to go in the warmer weather of the summer) - so any suggestions of things most welcome (preferably that don't involve much shopping as is not an activity I enjoy at all - in fact I think I have a slight phobia).