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Now Christmas in July seems crazy - I’m sure I hear you say That has got to be plain silly - but this is the Aussie way Christmas is in December you insist it’s a well-known fact But in this land way ‘Down Under’ our seasons are ‘out of whack’ July is Aussie winter while in December it's scorching hot Those Three Wise Men may know the reason but then again maybe not! A time for relaxing with family and friends spreading the good cheer Sip a glass of Lilly Pilli wine or toast with a VB beer Frosty Christmas in December - for some it seems so right Tinsel and baubles festooned - Oh what a delightful sight Presents around the Christmas tree decked with lights and holly Cheery little Santa’s look so happy and so jolly In December air-cons turned cold mimicking our winter in July When Santa rode his sleigh down south to Oz coming from the land up high With a Ho Ho Ho he now powers his jet ski - riding mighty waves He coasts straight onto our golden sands joining parting people and raves Remember my friends it is a time filled with Peace and Joy To commemorate the Special Birth of a Baby Boy Worry not friends we don’t miss out on all that wintry good cheer For you see folks here in OZ - Christmas always comes twice a year Author’s Note: 'Christmas in July', which is also known as Yulefest or Yuletide in Australia. July is generally the coldest month of winter, so celebrations emulate the atmosphere of the northern hemisphere winter. So that means hearty food like roasts, and warm drinks in front of fireplaces and bonfires. Don’t be alarmed folks! – Just for the record, here in Oz we have a second helping and do celebrate Christmas on 25th December with the rest of the world. ~‘out of whack’ - An Aussie term for ‘Out of Sync’~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Synopsis from the composer of the song and clip - "The Aussie Christmas Song" by Batesy. Published on Dec 18, 2012 ‘One Christmas eve I was singing carols about dashing through the snow & a white Christmas and thought "Aussies don't have snow at Christmas" and it was also 30 degrees outside, so The Aussie Christmas Song was born, it's about sun, sand, backyard cricket, pavlova, and a cold beer - Ah!! - Sing along!!!’
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