How to Celebrate an Aussie Christmas

Celebrating an Australian Christmas is very different to the classic white Christmas depicted everywhere. An Aussie Christmas is celebrated in sometimes sweltering conditions where most of our food & drinks are served cold. We look at some ways how to embrace an Aussie Christmas, from decorating to table settings.

Far from the traditional European or American Christmas, our Christmas Day is truly a hot one. Cranking the air-conditioning, recovering under a shaded tree, or heading to the beach for a dip are all part of our Christmas day festivities.

A great way to decorate is to encourage our surroundings by bringing it indoors. We have an abundance of beautiful wild flowers and foliage in our own backyard. Instead of investing in artificial decorations, why not keep them natural?

Did you know Australia has its own Christmas tree? The West Australian Christmas tree is golden yellow in colour and comes from the Mistletoe family.

If you are planning a family get together, hosting a kids Christmas party or simply firing up the BBQ with a few friends this Christmas, here are some simple and easy styling tips.

Decorating your Aussie Christmas table

Keep your Aussie Christmas more authentic using natural earthy tones, like native grey-green colours with pops of red, silver or gold.
Australian native flowers are perfect for decorating your table settings, making a wreath or decorating your place settings with detailed name tags.
Wild green leafy foliage like Eucalyptus leaves mixed in with white washed foliage can be a great start. Add in your favourite Wattles, Proteas or Gum nuts for texture and colour to  a unique bouquet.

These arrangements can be displayed in one of our many vase options from crystal glassware to porcelain. Simply lay them flat onto one of our many table clothes create a wreath or decoration around each table placement. Get creative, try spraying gum nuts in a beautiful metallic colour.
Decorate with coloured serviettes, elegant crockery like our Wedgwood or Renaissance dinnerware and paired it with one of our classic cutlery sets. Our range of drinking crystal glassware and silver serving trays will spice up your presentation.

Style your table with small round bud vases. Fill them with a few stems of miniature native flowers. Decorate twigs in a large cylinder vase.  Hire a crystal bowl or punch set and fill it with sweets or candy.
Speaking of treats don’t forget the little ones.