What are the main symbols of Christmas in Australia?

This depends on whether those who celebrate Chrostmas are more interested in the Christian meaning or the materialistic commercialism of Christmas.For Christians, the baby Jesus in the humble manger, along with the whole nativity scene, is central to the Christmas season.

For those more interested in the material side of the festive season, the most important symbols are Santa Claus, reindeer, Christmas trees, Christmas lights and so on.

Other symbols traditionally associated with Christmas in the northern hemisphere, such as holly and ivy, have little relevance to the Australian Christmas.