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Christmas in New Zealand and its holiday customs
The writer surveys Christmas in New Zealand, noting Auckland summer weather, open shops on Christmas Eve, diverse decorations, Christmas trees including tubbed options, and a no central heating climate. Meals feature roast spring lamb and plum pudding, with increasing use of turkey. Boxing Day brings racing, boating, and holidays across two weeks for factories. First footer lore persists, with tall dark newcomers bringing luck.
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