An Australian Christmas
Christmas Down Under29 total reviews
Comment from Jesse James Doty
This is a fun take on Christmas from down under the hemisphere where it is as though it is summer whereas here in Maine it is snowing and full of wintery wonder.
I love the humor and creativity of the style used to show us how it is in places like Australia.
Thanks for the laughs.
Jesse
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2024
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This is a fun take on Christmas from down under the hemisphere where it is as though it is summer whereas here in Maine it is snowing and full of wintery wonder.
I love the humor and creativity of the style used to show us how it is in places like Australia.
Thanks for the laughs.
Jesse
Comment Written 20-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Jesse. We had some snow a few days ago, but it all got rained off.
Comment from Begin Again
At times, I was confused whether we were talking of Australia or a "darker, hotter place," but then poetry does that to me at times. Santa's North Pole is surely a different site from Australia.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2024
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At times, I was confused whether we were talking of Australia or a "darker, hotter place," but then poetry does that to me at times. Santa's North Pole is surely a different site from Australia.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 20-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2024
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Thanks for the review, Carol. I wonder what Christmas is like in that "darker, hotter place". I'll bet there's a poem there.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Very nice concept.
Of Jesus Christ â" our good Lord's Son â" - These characters can be fixed in edit mode.
Is wearing woolen under draws, - In the U.S. we would say 'drawers' but hey, it's poetry - anything goes.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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Very nice concept.
Of Jesus Christ â" our good Lord's Son â" - These characters can be fixed in edit mode.
Is wearing woolen under draws, - In the U.S. we would say 'drawers' but hey, it's poetry - anything goes.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 19-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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Thanks for the review, Wayne. You are right about "drawers". I had a brain cramp.
Comment from EeanBlack
He'll be using Santan lotion. I wonder, would he be saying, "Ho, ho, ho, Merry Goodaaaay?" Dang kangaroos bouncing all over the place. He won't be able to get them to calm down. The candy canes are all going to melt. Ohhh, why would you bring such a nightmare to life. This is creative. Now who would be this creative here on fanstory? Good luck to you.
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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He'll be using Santan lotion. I wonder, would he be saying, "Ho, ho, ho, Merry Goodaaaay?" Dang kangaroos bouncing all over the place. He won't be able to get them to calm down. The candy canes are all going to melt. Ohhh, why would you bring such a nightmare to life. This is creative. Now who would be this creative here on fanstory? Good luck to you.
Comment Written 19-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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Thanks for the review, EB. Sorry about the nightmare.
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No problem mystery writer.
Comment from LJbutterfly
The prompt said, 'let your creativity flow," and you did. I enjoyed reading the thoughts of someone from cold, snowy Maine. Your well chosen words demonstrate the thought you put into the possibilities of Santa visiting Down Under. I really enjoyed your contest entry and wish you the best in the contest.
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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The prompt said, 'let your creativity flow," and you did. I enjoyed reading the thoughts of someone from cold, snowy Maine. Your well chosen words demonstrate the thought you put into the possibilities of Santa visiting Down Under. I really enjoyed your contest entry and wish you the best in the contest.
Comment Written 19-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Lorraine. We just lost all our snow, so I guess we won't have a white Christmas here on the coast of Maine.
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Oh what a cute poem about Christmas in Australia, as imagined by someone living in the coldest part, pretty much, of the United States. You had some clever ideas and suggestions. I can just see old Santa having to change clothes as he passes from cold to hot and visa versa.
Best of luck in the contest,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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Oh what a cute poem about Christmas in Australia, as imagined by someone living in the coldest part, pretty much, of the United States. You had some clever ideas and suggestions. I can just see old Santa having to change clothes as he passes from cold to hot and visa versa.
Best of luck in the contest,
Rhonda
Comment Written 19-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Rhonda. I also wonder how he handles the international date line.
Comment from Janet Foor
A fun Poem for the contest. An Australian Christmas gives one a glimpse of Christmas down under.
Excellent rhymes and a fun piece.
Blessings and Merry Christmas
Janet
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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A fun Poem for the contest. An Australian Christmas gives one a glimpse of Christmas down under.
Excellent rhymes and a fun piece.
Blessings and Merry Christmas
Janet
Comment Written 19-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Janet. We just lost all our snow. I guess no white Christmas this year.
Comment from nomi338
Even though I choose to no longer celebrate Christmas, I am overcome with delight at the awesome creativity involved in putting this delightful poem together. I kept waiting to find a misstep, poor word choice, something out of place. Nothing I love this poem, and yes I am going to place my vote for this wonderful piece.
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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Even though I choose to no longer celebrate Christmas, I am overcome with delight at the awesome creativity involved in putting this delightful poem together. I kept waiting to find a misstep, poor word choice, something out of place. Nothing I love this poem, and yes I am going to place my vote for this wonderful piece.
Comment Written 19-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Nolan. We won't be doing too much celebrating either. Old age is taking its toll.
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As an 81 year old great grand father. The kids under me have plenty of people to celebrate with them if they choose to do so.
Comment from Tim Margetts
I love this poem's humour and the way it looks at life in a different direction. My brother lives in Australia, and he tells me, contrary to popular myth they don't tend to have Christmas barbies on the beach. But it is super hot as a rule :-)
However, I have had to mark it down as it is not free form, it is a poem using rhyming couplets in (mostly) iambic tetrameter
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reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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I love this poem's humour and the way it looks at life in a different direction. My brother lives in Australia, and he tells me, contrary to popular myth they don't tend to have Christmas barbies on the beach. But it is super hot as a rule :-)
However, I have had to mark it down as it is not free form, it is a poem using rhyming couplets in (mostly) iambic tetrameter
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 19-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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Thanks for the review, Tim. I can't seem to bring myself to write unrhymed poems.
Comment from tempeste
Ciao,
For me, Christmas means snow and ice also. I find it hard to imagine this time of year in the sweltering heat.
Drinking cold beer and trying to keep cool.
Instead of kangaroos, I could see those wild dogs called dingos pulling the sled.
I enjoyed your last thought, that no matter where folks celebrate Christmas, kids will be happily opening gifts on the 25th.
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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Ciao,
For me, Christmas means snow and ice also. I find it hard to imagine this time of year in the sweltering heat.
Drinking cold beer and trying to keep cool.
Instead of kangaroos, I could see those wild dogs called dingos pulling the sled.
I enjoyed your last thought, that no matter where folks celebrate Christmas, kids will be happily opening gifts on the 25th.
Comment Written 19-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2024
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Thanks for the review, tempeste. I never thought of dingos.
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The ride would be less bumpy 🦘 😂
