Fun facts about Christmas in Australia

Source: McCrindle Research MERRY AUSSIE TRADITIONS mccrindle.com.ou CHRISTMAS From mccrindle Backyard cricket AUSTRALIA! Australia's Social Researchers Relo shuffle (lunch at one place, dinner at the other) just 18% AUSSIE FOODS Pav - not just plum pudding Seatood - not just a roast Cold drinks - not eggnog dreaming of a white Christmas 22% Carols by candlelight will spend less this Christmas than last 23% 92% Barbie by the beach would re-gift a dodgy present say the religious traditions of Christmas should be encouraged 79% say Christmas is becoming too commercialised Seeing the Christmas WORST WORST PRESENT CATEGORIES lights PRESENT GIVERS Sydney to Hobart 1. Work colleagues 2. Grandmother 3. Boss Fridge magnets Ornamental figurines Handkerchiefs Soap packs and loofahs Potpourri SOAP After-Christmas sales