Last week we popped down under for a Christmas visit (figuritively speaking, of course!).  Since it's summer there for Christmas, Santa shows up on a surfboard!!  Some folks have Christmas dinner - on the beach!  Or out camping!  I'm sure my homeschooling sisters in the southern US can relate - but not THIS New England born gal! LOL

We studied the government of Australia per the dc's request (similar to Canada it seems), ate Australian black licorice (YUM!!), had Marmite on toast (GAG!!) and made the "national dessert" of New Zealand - pavlova!  i don't think it came out right, but it sure was delish!

We had fun singing Aussie Jingle Bells at http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Luptons/237700 ! (hyperlink function is not working)

I love that my dc are so interested in other countries and traditions - I just wish the countries they picked this year were more, uh... traditional!  It's not feeling very much like Christmas here talking about all these southern & island countries or countries that typically don't celebrate Christmas!

Off to Russia - hey, at least it snows there for Christmas! *wink*

Peace to you,

Katie

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Posted by ReneeM

Vegemite is FAR better than marmite... I promise!! not so much of a strong after taste, I think...

I LOVE vegemite on toast with butter... BUT you have to dab it on sparingly (don't think peanutbutter!!)... like it may not even look like there is vegemite over the whole piece of toast.

Then I promise it is really yummy... although I still haven't convinced my husband to love it, he willingly makes vegemite and cheese sandwiches for the kids... except I am OUT of it!!!

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Posted by Kristen

I'm glad you enjoyed your "visit" to our country! I thought your children might be interested to know that when we have a "traditional" Christmas luncheon we cook the roast meats in a BBQ outside so as not to heat up the house too much!

And a more traditional Australian sweet than licquorice is the lamington.

Nice reading about your adventures!

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