The Advent Paradox
In the lead up to Christmas, I’ve become aware of how much I really struggle with Christmas in Australia. Almost all the traditions that we engage with as part of the Christmas narrative are European: North pole. Santa. Reindeer. Snow. Pine trees. The open fire and warm drinks. Carolling in the dark. Chimneys. Roast lunch. It seems so disconnected from our lives in Australia, where it's still light at 9 at night and again at 5 in the morning. Christmas day is often hot. I rem