Australian Christmas in full bloom as flora and fauna burst with colour

As the summer heat settles in, flora and fauna associated with Christmas in Australia can be spotted throughout the country.
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Australian Christmas tree sets record with 518,838 lights

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An Australian set his third Christmas-themed world record in as many years Friday by illuminating a tree in downtown Canberra with 518,838 twinkling lights. Guinness World ...
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Downcast Aussie Xmas Tree Droops to the Side as It Battles the Elements

A Christmas tree on display outside a shopping centre near Brisbane, Queensland, drooped to the side as it battled the elements, recently recorded footage shows. Emma Sutton, who filmed this video, ...

The Christmas tree looks like the sort you slowly slide down a wall beside to have a cry

Christmas has the learned anticipation of childhood blended with adult disappointment that nothing magical has happened ...
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Australian Family Finds Koala in Christmas Tree — and Rescue Hotline Thought It Was a 'Prank Call'

The rescue team said the koala was "desperate to get in the Christmas spirit" and "wanted to be the fairy on the Christmas tree" This Christmas tree stowaway provided a surprising thrill for one ...
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Curious koala sneaks into Australian home, climbs Christmas tree

COROMANDEL VALLEY, Australia -- Picture a Christmas tree and you'll probably think of baubles, tinsel and fairy lights, but one Australian woman came home to find an unusual adornment: A koala.
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Curious koala sneaks into Australian home, climbs Christmas tree

COROMANDEL VALLEY, Australia -- Picture a Christmas tree and you'll probably think of baubles, tinsel and fairy lights, but one Australian woman came home to find an unusual adornment: A koala.