Traditions of celebrating

Christmas in English-speaking
countries

Presentation made by Alexey Ulyanov (8-B)

•Roast potatoes
•Roast parsnips
•Pigs in blankets (mini sausages
wrapped in bacon)
•Red cabbage
•Boiled vegetables such as peas or
carrots
•Brussel sprouts (famously very few
people like these, however they are
essential at a Christmas meal)
•Bread sauce
•Cranberry sauce
•1) Summer holidays: The summer holiday break
begins on Christmas Eve and lasts until the end of
January. Schools are closed throughout January
and much of December for 
New Zealand School holidays and traditionally
many families head to the beaches.
•2) Christmas shopping: This is the busiest time of
the year for retailers as shoppers buy gifts and all
the other trappings of Christmas.
•3) Christmas Carols: It may seem a bit bizarre to
hear "White Christmas" or "Deck the Halls" in
the middle of summer, but carols are popular.
Expect to hear them played or sung in shopping
malls in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
•4) Christmas trees: Many New Zealanders
decorate a tree in their homes with tinsel and
lights in the European tradition. The most
commonly used tree is the pine tree, which is
found extensively throughout New Zealand. 
•5)Traditional treats including Christmas ham,
cherries, pavlova, turkey and baby potatoes are
tipped to be popular this year, but contemporary
Christmas food trends such as salmon and beef
eye fillet are gaining popularity.
•1. AUM New Year’s Eve Festival
•Of course, there are loads of NYE
events happening all over Auckland.
Travel one hour north of the city
centre and you’ll find the awesome
hippy camping festival of Aum.
Release your creative side with art,
workshops, music and all sorts of
technical wizardry.
•Date: 30 December – 2 January
Location: 320 Wilson Road, South
Head, Auckland
Where to stay: Camp at the festival
or check out our 
Accommodation Guide to Auckland
Region
•2. Rhythm & Vines
•New Zealand’s biggest NYE
celebration is in the first city in the
world to see the new year thanks to its
position on the International Date Line.
The festival in Gisborne has huge acts
playing over the New Year among the
sensational setting of the Waiohika
Estate Vineyard. Get your tickets early
before they sell out! For more things to
do in Gisborne, check out 
Gisborne – Guide for Backpackers.
•Date: 29 December – 31 December
Location: Waiohika Estate Vineyard,
Gisborne
Where to stay: Camp at the event or
look up the budget accommodation in
our Accommodation Guide to Gisborne
.
•3. Rhythm & Alps
•The sister festival of Rhythm &
Vines is held among the stunning
setting of the mountainous Cardrona
Valley halfway between
Queenstown and Wanaka. The
festival is packed with an awesome
line-up of bands and DJs. While you
are in the area, make sure you do
these 
10 Free and Cheap Things to Do in W
anaka
•Date: 29 December – 31 December
Location: Cardrona Valley, Wanaka
Where to stay: Camp at the event or
check out the 
10 Best Budget Accommodation in
Wanaka
.
Thanks for watching

Presentation made by Alexey Ulyanov (8-B)