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The complicated dating for Easter was set in 325 at the Council of Nicaea, which scheduled the festival to be celebrated on the first Sunday following the full moon occurring next after the vernal equinox (about March 21); however, if the full moon occurs on a Sunday, Easter will be celebrated the following Sunday. Hence, the date of Easter can fluctuate between March 22 and April 25. Because the Western churches (Catholic and Protestant) now follow the Gregorian calendar, the Eastern churches, which follow the unrevised Julian calendar, celebrate Easter (and other Church holidays) on different dates. In the Orthodox Churches, Easter marks the beginning of the ecclesiastical year. As related above, Australian Protestants and Roman Catholics clebrate Easter on the same date as their European and American counterparts, while the many Orthodox Christians celebrate with their European counterparts.

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Easter is on a Sunday in Australia and on the same date each year as Easter in the rest of the world. As the question is being answered in 2013, then this year it is on Sunday the 31st of March.

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Christians in Australia celebrate Easter in much the same way as those in the US. Church services and vigils are held on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. The Sunday services often include Dawn Services, sometimes held in an outdoor location.

Many Australians do not observe the Christian dimensions of Easter, and the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs are as popular as in other western nations. Hot Cross Buns are often served over the period, especially on Good Friday.

Because Easter occurs in the autumn with ideal weather, the four day weekend holiday is traditionally a time for family camping holidays or home renovation projects.

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New Year's Day, Australia Day - January 26th, Anzac Day - April 25th, Easter, Queen's Birthday, Labor Day ( the states celebrate it on different dates), Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. Individual states may also observe holidays for their race or show (fair) day.

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In Australia, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

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Christmas is celebrated on 25 December in Australia, the same day as most of the Western world.

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Australian celebrate Easter at the same time as others in the world do. This varies from year to year. Not all Australians belong to a religion that celebrate easter.

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Why Christmas is celebrated in Australia in the summer season?

Christmas is celebrated on December 25. Since Australia is in the southern hemisphere, it is summer on December 25.


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Christmas is celebrated in Australia wherever people wish. Christians around Australia celebrate Christmas in their churches, at homes, in the backyard, in public parks, on the beach - wherever they have the freedom to do so.


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Christmas in Australia occurs in December, just as it does wherever Christmas is celebrated in the world. While it may seem strange that Australia has its Christmas in summer, it is perfectly normal for Australians.


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