New Zealand celebrates Christmas on the same day as the U.S. does, but I also heard that Boxing Day was a bit of a bigger deal. Either way, it’s the summer time when Santa comes around, and Jolly Old St. Nicholas is still wearing a heavy red coat. The decorations were up in November when we arrived though not all of the trees had been completely decorated. Here are some photos from the Christmas side of New Zealand.

Christmas Window Display in Auckland on Queen Street 
Santa Claus and two reindeer more than 4 stories tall in Auckland 
Santa Claus and two reindeer more than 4 stories tall in Auckland 
Christmas Tree Christchurch 
Christmas Greetings and tree in Dunedin 
Christmas Explanation Wellington Museum 
Manikins on display at the Wellington Museum 
Christmas tree in Wellington 
At the top of Wellington’s Cable Car 
Santa and Mrs Claus at Flat Hills on the way to Rotorua with the bus 
Christmas Tree Rotorua 
Christmas Tree Rotorua