Australia

Christmas dinner in Australia tends to be very similar to the traditional English version.

However due to Christmas falling in the heat of the Southern Hemisphere's summer, meats such as boar, turkey and chicken are sometimes served cold.

Barbecues are also a popular way of avoiding the heat of the oven. Seafood such as prawns (shrimp) is common, as are barbecued cuts of steak or chicken breasts, drumsticks and wings.

In summer, Australians are also fond of Pavlova, a dessert composed of berries atop a baked meringue. Fruits of the season include mangoes and cherries.

Recipe for Grilled Prawns with Apple and Fennel Dressing: http://www.readersdigest.com.au/food-and-recipes/grilled-prawns-with-apple-and-fennel-dressing/article50359.html