Christmas in South Africa is unique in many ways. The main point of difference is the season in which Christmas is celebrated. South Africans celebrate Christmas in the height of summer. But like in other places of the world, Christmas preparations begin much in advance and the whole society is immersed in the "Christmassy" feel.
Christmas in South Africa is a summer holiday. The annual holiday season sees schools close and hordes of holiday leave applications in many business establishments. The country has a great affinity for outdoors and many camping groups are seen on the shades of mountain slopes and the riverbanks. South Africa is famous for Kruger National Park and thousands of holiday makers are seen there too. The southern summer sun is irresistible to the South Africans. Unfortunately, Christmas in South Africa has no snow but, the beautiful flowers and the lush green open spaces more than make up for it. The urban areas have all the trappings of a modern day Christmas celebration. Carolers make their rounds on Christmas Eve and there are special Christmas services on 25th December.
Christmas in South Africa sees decorated pine branches and a decorated Christmas fir is seen in most South African homes. The presents for the children are strewn around the Christmas tree. Christmas dinner is an open-air lunch. The traditional dinner of turkey, roast beef, mince pies, suckling pig, yellow rice, plum puddings and other delicacies. Some families play games in the afternoon and the Boxing Day (26th December) is a day of genuine relaxation. Stay connected to
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