When does Father Christmas come to Australia?

Answer 1

This depends upon Australians' own individual cultural background. Many Australians have accepted the American "Santa Claus", but some of European backgrounds still hold to the name "Father Christmas".

Answer 2

The Christmas holidays in Australia vary from state to state (or territory).

Many private schools finish in the last week of November, while others have their final day on the Thursday or Friday of the first week of December. A list of the Christmas holiday starting dates for 2010 is below.

• Queensland - December 10
• Northern Territory - December 10
• South Australia - December 10
• Western Australia - December 16
• Tasmania - December 16
• Australian Capital territory - December 17
• New South Wales - December 17
• Victoria - December 17

The following dates are for 2011.

• Queensland - December 9
• Northern Territory - December 16
• South Australia - December 16
• Western Australia - December 15
• Tasmania - December 21
• Australian Capital territory - December 21
• New South Wales - December 20
• Victoria - December 22

Answer 3

Father Christmas comes to Australia on Christmas Eve. The same time as as he would in the U.S.A. and other countries.

Answer 4

In some families with old traditions going back to certain parts of Europe, Father Christmas is still known as Father Christmas. The majority of people know him as Santa Claus.

Answer 5

December 25th :)