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Why does Australia celebrate Christmas in July?
9 minutes Posted Jul 31, 2025 at 2:49 pm.
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Christmas is a good bit away from us, but down under in Australia for many, especially in Sydney, Christmas isn't just celebrated in December, but also July!

The tradition apparently has Irish roots, with it originating from 6 Irish men walking into an Australian hotel.

Garry Crockett is former owner of the Mountain Heritage Hotel in Sydney, and he joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.