Sydney, the city known for its dazzling coastline, pleasant climate, is one of the oldest and largest cities of Australia. Blessed with nature's bounty and warm people it offers a whale of a time to the visitors during Christmas celebrations.
The celebrations start from the month of November
onwards with concerts, carols, performances and decorations. During this time, Sydney gets transformed to a city of sparkling lights. The city parks like Harry Noble Reserve, Redfern Park, Turuwal Park are illuminated with bud lights. While, streets like New Pitt Street Mall are decorated with lights and stars. The heritage buildings like Hyde Park Barracks, The Mint, Sydney Eye Hospital, Parliament House and The State Library are also grandly decorated.
To add to the festive spirit, the Christmas banners in resplendent colors like red, gold and green carrying typical Australian designs dot the city.
Carols in the lovely Royal Botanical Gardens is one of the popular Christmas concerts in the city where people of all age groups converge to celebrate with their near and dear ones. The mesmerizing choirs, orchestras, talented artists and the visit of Santa make it a remarkable annual event. The concert is concluded with a spectacular fireworks display.
The public celebrations include the Christmas trees, decorated with traditional ornaments with people gathered around them singing carols. The markets brim with Christmas gifts, souvenirs, decorations and candles.
One of the interesting observations of Christmas celebrations in Australia is that unlike Europe and other parts of the world by this time the summer season sets in the city and the temperature ranges between 25- 40 degrees centigrade. The pleasant weather coupled with summer holidays of the students, it's a perfect time for most of the people to rejoice with family and friends.
As people of different ethnicity inhabit Australia, the diversities in Christmas celebrations are evident. However, the spirit is as lively as anywhere else.
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