Dreaming of a hybrid Christmas: Australia's migrants meld traditions

From decorated palm trees to Indian smorgasbords, Yuletide is an opportunity to create a cross-cultural celebration

At the Christmas lunch Jay Kumar enjoys each year, there’s a smorgasbord of Indian and other Asian foods as well as the occasional nod to local surroundings. The big hit is the seafood.

“Our friend’s partner is Aussie, his mother is, of course, Aussie, and they like to have a roast and roasted vegetables,” says Kumar, an Indian migrant. “Being Hindu, I don’t eat pork, I don’t eat beef, but I’m a crazy fan of seafood and chicken and all those kinds of things.”

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