Photo Coverage: Australia Celebrates Christmas
By: Robert Diamond Dec. 25, 2010
Life guards from North Bondi attend to a giant Christmas tree they had erected at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
A family plays in the areas adjoining the rock pools in North Bondi at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
A man and a woman rinse off at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
A man plays with his dog at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Security personnel check patrons for alcohol at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Police from Eastern Suburbs Local Area Command keep watch over proceedings at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Franky Lewis from Bondi heads out for a surf at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
An English tourist heads out for a surf at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Jig and Pluen from Holland pose at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
A general view is seen of Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Kevin Castentina plays with his son Andrew in the pools at North Bondi at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Kevin Castentina plays with his son Andrew in the pools at North Bondi at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Kevin Castentina plays with his son Andrew in the pools at North Bondi at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
A couple enjoy the relative peace and quiet from the rockpools at North Bondi at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
A man swims with his dog at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Lifeguards patrol the surf at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Lifeguards patrol the surf at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Lifeguards patrol the surf at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
A paddle boarder enjoys the benign conditions at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
A man goes for a jog along the sand at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
A man frolics in the water at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Therese Ulverson L of Sweden has a shower at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Jet Ostrar front from Sydney gets attention from his dog and a group of female tourits from the United Kingdom at backat Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
A man displays his gymnastics skills in the outdoor gym at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Therese Doherty and Ailish Henderson from Ireland gaze out over the surrounding areas at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
A man holds his daughter closely as he wades back in from the water at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
A man wades back in from the water at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
A young boy enjoys the benign conditions of the surf at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
A young boy enjoys the benign conditions of the surf at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Hayley Docherty and Jerry Long from Norfolk, England enjoy the warm weather at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Life guards from North Bondi attend to a giant Christmas tree they had erected at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Tourists from the United Kingdom take advantage of the warm weather at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Tourists from the United Kingdom take advantage of the warm weather at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Swimmers take advantage of the warm weather at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
Tourists from the United Kingdom take advantage of the warm weather at Bondi Beach on December 25, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 23: Sydneysiders stock up on their festive seafood at the Sydney Fish Market on December 23, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The 36-hour seafood marathon commenced today with 80,000 Sydney shoppers expected to purchase 1000 oysters and 83kg of prawns per minute for their Christmas barbeques. Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 23: Sydneysiders stock up on their festive seafood at the Sydney Fish Market on December 23, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The 36-hour seafood marathon commenced today with 80,000 Sydney shoppers expected to purchase 1000 oysters and 83kg of prawns per minute for their Christmas barbeques. Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 23: Sydneysiders stock up on their festive seafood at the Sydney Fish Market on December 23, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The 36-hour seafood marathon commenced today with 80,000 Sydney shoppers expected to purchase 1000 oysters and 83kg of prawns per minute for their Christmas barbeques. Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 23: Fishmongers prepare festive seafood supplies at the Sydney Fish Market on December 23, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The 36-hour seafood marathon commenced today with 80,000 Sydney shoppers expected to purchase 1000 oysters and 83kg of prawns per minute for their Christmas barbeques. Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 23: Fishmongers prepare festive seafood supplies at the Sydney Fish Market on December 23, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The 36-hour seafood marathon commenced today with 80,000 Sydney shoppers expected to purchase 1000 oysters and 83kg of prawns per minute for their Christmas barbeques. Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 23: Sydneysiders stock up on their festive seafood at the Sydney Fish Market on December 23, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The 36-hour seafood marathon commenced today with 80,000 Sydney shoppers expected to purchase 1000 oysters and 83kg of prawns per minute for their Christmas barbeques. Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Macleod on December 19, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Residents across Melbourne are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Macleod on December 19, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Residents across Melbourne are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Macleod on December 19, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Residents across Melbourne are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Macleod on December 19, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Residents across Melbourne are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Macleod on December 19, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Residents across Melbourne are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: The 'Lights of Christmas' are featured at St Mary's Cathedral on December 19, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Sydney celebrates Christmas with dazzling light projections on city landmarks such as St Mary's Cathedral, Town Hall and the Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: The 'Lights of Christmas' are featured at St Mary's Cathedral on December 19, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Sydney celebrates Christmas with dazzling light projections on city landmarks such as St Mary's Cathedral, Town Hall and the Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: The 'Lights of Christmas' are featured at St Mary's Cathedral on December 19, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Sydney celebrates Christmas with dazzling light projections on city landmarks such as St Mary's Cathedral, Town Hall and the Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: The 'Lights of Christmas' show is featured on St Mary's Cathedral on December 19, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Sydney celebrates Christmas with dazzling light projections on city landmarks such as St Mary's Cathedral, Town Hall and the Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: The 'Lights of Christmas' are featured at St Mary's Cathedral on December 19, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Sydney celebrates Christmas with dazzling light projections on city landmarks such as St Mary's Cathedral, Town Hall and the Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: The 'Lights of Christmas' show is featured on St Mary's Cathedral on December 19, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Sydney celebrates Christmas with dazzling light projections on city landmarks such as St Mary's Cathedral, Town Hall and the Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: The 'Lights of Christmas' are featured at St Mary's Cathedral on December 19, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Sydney celebrates Christmas with dazzling light projections on city landmarks such as St Mary's Cathedral, Town Hall and the Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: The 'Lights of Christmas' are featured at St Mary's Cathedral on December 19, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Sydney celebrates Christmas with dazzling light projections on city landmarks such as St Mary's Cathedral, Town Hall and the Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: The 'Lights of Christmas' are featured at St Mary's Cathedral on December 19, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Sydney celebrates Christmas with dazzling light projections on city landmarks such as St Mary's Cathedral, Town Hall and the Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house at The Boulevard Christmas lights display in the suburb of Ivanhoe on December 16, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Families from across Victoria descend on the suburb to see the residential display that attracts 10,000-20,000 people per night. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: People stop to admire christmas festive lights displayed on a house at The Boulevard Christmas lights display in the suburb of Ivanhoe on December 16, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Families from across Victoria descend on the suburb to see the residential display that attracts 10,000-20,000 people per night. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house at The Boulevard Christmas lights display in the suburb of Ivanhoe on December 16, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Families from across Victoria descend on the suburb to see the residential display that attracts 10,000-20,000 people per night. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house at The Boulevard Christmas lights display in the suburb of Ivanhoe on December 16, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Families from across Victoria descend on the suburb to see the residential display that attracts 10,000-20,000 people per night. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: Christmas festive lights and decorations are displayed on a house at The Boulevard Christmas lights display in the suburb of Ivanhoe on December 16, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Families from across Victoria descend on the suburb to see the residential display that attracts 10,000-20,000 people per night. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house at The Boulevard Christmas lights display in the suburb of Ivanhoe on December 16, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Families from across Victoria descend on the suburb to see the residential display that attracts 10,000-20,000 people per night. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: Christmas festive lights and decorations are displayed on a house at The Boulevard Christmas lights display in the suburb of Ivanhoe on December 16, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Families from across Victoria descend on the suburb to see the residential display that attracts 10,000-20,000 people per night. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: People stop to admire christmas festive lights displayed on a house at The Boulevard Christmas lights display in the suburb of Ivanhoe on December 16, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Families from across Victoria descend on the suburb to see the residential display that attracts 10,000-20,000 people per night. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house at The Boulevard Christmas lights display in the suburb of Ivanhoe on December 16, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Families from across Victoria descend on the suburb to see the residential display that attracts 10,000-20,000 people per night. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 12: Bondi Beach Public Primary School students sing Christmas Carols for guests of the Oprah Winfrey at Bondi Beach on December 12, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Oprah Winfrey is in Australia with 302 audience members from the US, Canada and Jamaica and will tape episodes of the 25th and final season of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' from the Sydney Opera house next week. The shows will air in the US and Australia in January 2011. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 12: Bondi Beach Public Primary School students sing Christmas Carols for guests of the Oprah Winfrey at Bondi Beach on December 12, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Oprah Winfrey is in Australia with 302 audience members from the US, Canada and Jamaica and will tape episodes of the 25th and final season of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' from the Sydney Opera house next week. The shows will air in the US and Australia in January 2011. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: TV personality Justine Clarke performs on stage at the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Sydneysiders attend the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Large crowds gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Sydneysiders attend the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Large crowds gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Light projections at the historical Town Hall building celebrate Christmas on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: TV personality Justine Clarke performs on stage at the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Sydneysiders attend the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Large crowds gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Yo Gabba Gabba perform on stage at the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Light projections at the historical Town Hall building celebrate Christmas on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: TV personality Justine Clarke performs on stage at the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Curious George performs on stage at the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Sydneysiders attend the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Large crowds gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Sydneysiders attend the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Large crowds gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: The annual Christmas tree lighting display at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Sydneysiders attend the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Large crowds gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Light projections at the historical Town Hall building celebrate Christmas on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: TV personality Justine Clarke performs on stage at the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Yo Gabba Gabba perform on stage at the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Light projections at the historical Town Hall building celebrate Christmas on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Light projections at the historical Town Hall building celebrate Christmas on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: TV personality Justine Clarke performs on stage at the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: TV personality Justine Clarke performs on stage at the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Sydneysiders attend the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Large crowds gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Light projections at the historical Town Hall building celebrate Christmas on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Light projections at the historical Town Hall building celebrate Christmas on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Light projections at the historical Town Hall building celebrate Christmas on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Sydneysiders attend the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Large crowds gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Sydneysiders attend the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Large crowds gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Sydneysiders attend the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Large crowds gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Sydneysiders attend the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Large crowds gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: The Australian Girls Choir performs on stage during the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: TV personality Justine Clarke performs on stage at the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: The annual Christmas tree lighting display at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Sydneysiders attend the City of Sydney Christmas concert and Christmas tree lighting at Martin Place on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Large crowds gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
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