That last part in your post might be a reason I derail topics... Was just wondering what xmas customs were in Australia, I commented on your post relevantly, and asked some question about Australian xmas, since I was curious. I respect you Rick, but apparently you don't think the same. Hard to tell who you will be friendly to.
I was reading up on xmas customs before I read your post. I had read "Australians also decorate their houses with bunches of 'Christmas Bush', a native Australian tree with small green leaves and cream coloured flowers. In summer the flowers turn a deep shiny red over a period of weeks (generally by the week of Christmas in Sydney)." and wondered if you used pine trees (not knowing if pine trees are even native to your continent)
"When he gets to Australia, Santa gives the reindeer a rest and uses kangaroos or 'six white boomers' (a popular Australian Christmas song!). He also changes his clothes for less 'hot' ones!"
But last one not relating to xmas, in all honesty; Is kangaroo meat something that is eaten commonly? or is it tough and requires a certain pallet.
Hey, I like you and all but seriously... why couldn't you have just PM'd me these questions? They have nothing to do with the topic. Just PM me anything you want to know, you know I'll answer any questions.
Anyway, I'll try to bring some light to some of this for you.
1. I've never really heard of this 'Christmas Bush' and when I search it in google images, I can't seem to find any pictures of a house decorated with it. It's probably true, just only a very few people must do it.
2. Sorry, I guess I misunderstood your question. I don't know anyone who uses a REAL Christmas tree, but we do use artificial ones. I'm also nearly certain that we do have Pine trees. It might be because it's Summer that we do not use them.
3. Not sure why you have quoted that. A Boomer is a large kangaroo like it says.
4. I have never tried it but I believe it is. You can buy it from supermarkets. I've been told it's very sweet.
@L!nk, come on man. All you're doing is making Foxhound reply to your posts. I also appreciate everyone's opinion, so his is just as valued as yours.
