Christmas Celebrations in the 1850s
A drawing of Christmas celebrations on the diggings – from the National Library of Australia
Christmas in Ballarat during the gold rush was very different than it is today. They didn’t have all the glitzy decorations that adorn our modern streets and houses. Despite this, they worked hard to create a joyous atmosphere that could remind them of Christmas back home. Although, as this newspaper article highlights, they don’t seem to be missing the cold winter days…
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