Australian Christmas trivia - 13 questions and answers
Australian Christmas is not like Christmas in the northern hemisphere. With December being the start of summer down under, things are a little different. Beach cricket, tables laden with seafood, and beers left out for Santa.
This quiz will test your knowledge of the traditions, music and history of of the great southern land.
Good luck!
1. What is the annual Christmas tradition, originating in Melbourne, where people gather outdoors to sing Christmas songs by candle or electric lights?
Reveal answer
Carols by Candlelight
2. What dessert, often served at Christmas in Australia, is said to be named after a Russian ballerina who toured Australia and New Zealand in the 1920s?
Reveal answer
Pavlova
3. In the US there’s Black Friday. What are the post-Christmas sales called in Australia?
Reveal answer
Boxing Day sales
4. What Australian Christmas song features Santa’s flying kangaroos delivering presents in the summer heat and helping a lost joey find its mother?
Reveal answer
Six White Boomers
5. What sentimental Christmas song by Tim Minchin reflects on returning to Australia and spending time with family?
Reveal answer
White Wine in the Sun
6. Gravy Day is linked to Paul Kelly’s Christmas song "How to Make Gravy," in which a father calls home from jail. What date does the song immortalise?
Reveal answer
The 21st of December
7. The Boxing Day Cricket Test traditionally held in which venue?
Reveal answer
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
8. Which of the following is not an actual Australian town?
Reveal answer
Red Wreath, Tasmania
9. Christmas Island is famous for its annual mass migration from forest to coast. Which creature makes the journey?
Reveal answer
Red crabs
10. When was the first recorded Christmas in Australia?
Reveal answer
1827
11. The Myer Melbourne Christmas Windows have been a Christmas tradition since 1956. On which street can you find this city department store?
Reveal answer
Bourke Street
12. In Australia, during which season does the Christmas bush bloom?
Reveal answer
Summer
13. Chocolatier Haigh’s, which was founded in Adelaide, South Australia, released its 2025 “Luxury Advent Calendar”. How much is Haigh’s charging for this Chrismtas treat?
Reveal answer
$1,350 AUD
So how did you go? Did you know a few and learn a little?
