Because Down Under’s in the southern hemisphere ... Aussies barbequing next to tinsel and pine, Parke’s images capture an ideal of Christmas somehow familiar and foreign.

surfboard and thongs as the hotel offered its Surfing Santa for pictures. It’s become so popular, hundreds of people booked an appointment. “We wanted to pretty much give people Christmas ...

A romantic? Damn straight about that . . . as they say Down Under. Australia, I'll always love you to bits, but just not at Christmas time. A joyous Christmas to all. 1/2 cup (125 ml) melted dark ...