38. Christmas here, now and everywhere

December 16, 2025
Christmas tree on a table top. New Zealand native pittosporum with red bows and two pottery angels.
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38. Christmas here, now and everywhere
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Christmas is here now — and almost everywhere around the world. But how have your own celebrations changed over the years? How has your role changed and has your attitude towards Christmas changed? Are you more religious or spiritual now than you were 20 years ago? Why has this particular religious festival gone viral? Why do various non-Christian nations celebrate Christmas with a public holiday? How does Christmas vary in different countries?

Above all, what does Christmas here and now mean to you? I asked random people this question on Cuba Street, Wellington, and they were mostly in agreement — but with some surprises. And of course I have my own opinions.

Christmas tree on a table top. New Zealand native pittosporum with red bows and two pottery angels.
A tiny Christmas tree, New Zealand style. Christmas here and now is light and summery
Vintage photo of four Taylor girls with Santa. About 1948.
Vintage photo of four Taylor girls with Santa. About 1948.

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