Christmas in Sydney

Kang Ji Won

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Monday 11AM

 

Christmas in Sydney

 

Sydney’s weather reaches the peak of the summer on Christmas day. The temperature goes up very high and the moist weather continues so that many people wear light clothes. In Sydney, most people enjoy the special day with their family at home. They prepare a big meal and spend time eating and having a pleasant chat. There is not so much noise at night from the outside. The day after Christmas is the Boxing Day which is also a public holiday. “On that day, servants receive gifts, known as a Christmas box, from their bosses or employers” (en.wikipedia.org). Many people go shopping on Boxing Day because most shops give a discount. That is why Christmas holiday becomes a shopping season in Sydney. Furthermore, many Christmas events are held in day time so that many families participate in celebrations of Christmas. Sydney’s citizens don’t only give Christmas gifts to their children, they also exchange them with their neighborhoods for blessings.

 

 

                  Christmas Comparison : Seoul and Sydney

 

            Christmas is a special day to both countries, Seoul and Sydney, but there are many differences between them. First of all, a holiday atmosphere is quite contrasting because of the opposite weather. Seoul’s weather is colder than Sydney, so the clothes in Seoul are heavier than those in Sydney. Second, people in Sydney usually spend the Christmas time with their family, but people in Seoul enjoy with their friends. Also, the home Christmas parties in Sydney are more activated than in Seoul. I’ve heard of various kinds of Christmas, but I think the most attractive Christmas to me is in Seoul because I am familiar with it.

 

Reference List

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing Day