Ozmas
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Ozmas is a Christmas celebration in the Australian winter.
Since the 19th Century,[1] European immigrants to Australia have recognised Christmas's roots as a celebration of mid-winter and have explored ways of celebrating the shortest day of the year. The name "Ozmas" comes from combining 'Australia' and 'Christmas'.[2]
The event has also been known as Christmas in July.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Oxford University Press Australia and New Zealand, "Source 1", March 2011
- ^ Definition of Ozmas Retrieved 14 April 2013
- ^ May Gibbs' Nutcote Presents / Christmas in July, 25 July 2010, (Item 19XX/20 - Box [unnumbered]), (from Gibbs, Cecilia May MBE : ephemera material collected by the National Library of Australia), 2010, retrieved 14 August 2024
External links
[edit]- Oxford University Press Word of the Month