Christmas 2024: Australian celebrities share their holiday traditions
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so we decided to see how some favourite Aussie celebs will be spending their Christmas Day.
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With Christmas is right around the corner, we asked some favourite Aussie celebs about their holiday traditions.
Samantha Armytage – Nine Presenter
“My favourite Christmas tradition is to have a swim in the ocean first thing Christmas Day, then open a good bottle of champagne and pour a glass for all the family, then start the unwrapping,” says Nine presenter Samantha Armytage.
Sonia Kruger – The Voice and Dancing with the Stars Host
The Voice and Dancing with the Stars host Sonia Kruger’s favourite Christmas tradition is being at the beach with her family.
“Being outdoors, salty and barefoot at Christmas is a vibe,” she says.
Jean-Christophe Novelli – MasterChef Judge
“When I was a child in Arras, France, we didn’t have much money but we retained an amazing value and appreciation, Christmas was a time to cook a multitude of great dishes and equally the only time where we were all gathering together as one big family.
“I always remember the smells of the delicious food filling my home.
“I love drying oranges with a variety of spices including vanilla on top of the mantel pieces, so each room becomes filled with warm, zesty scents.
“This was something my mum did growing up so when I celebrate Christmas, I’m lucky enough to retain the same aroma which brings back such wonderful nostalgic memories.”
Juliet Love – Better Homes and Gardens
“My favourite Christmas tradition is belting out Christmas carols at church with the kids and our friends then eating loads of Christmas ice cream pudding after lunch, which I make every year at my husband Charlie (Albone)’s request!
“It’s the one non-negotiable on the Christmas menu.”
Melissa King of Better Homes and Garden
“I look forward to my nan’s plum pudding every year. My brother carries on the tradition of making it.
“It’s not a traditional plum pudding. It contains lots of dates and apricots and it’s amazing with homemade custard.
“We also make my mum’s pumped leg of lamb with pineapple crust – so delicious. And there’s lots of Aussie seafood on the menu,” she says.
Luke Mangan – Celebrity Chef
“I’m a traditionalist and believe in keeping food simple, like cold prawns with mango salsa, and ham with cherries. Oh and ice cream plum pudding for dessert,” says celebrity chef Luke Mangan of his Christmas traditions.
Mark Levy – 2GB Radio Presenter
For 2GB radio presenter Mark Levy, his favourite Christmas tradition is “spending the day with family and friends, big lunch a couple of drinks and way too much dessert.”
Bella Varelis – Reality star and new host of 7Bravo
“My favourite thing to do at Christmas is spend the day with family, eat delicious food and end the night watching The Holiday while eating candy canes … because who doesn’t love a little romance on Christmas,” says reality star and new host of 7Bravo Bella Varelis.
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