by Chloe from Gold Coast asks Santa about a giant inflatable Santa, learns about the region’s famous surfing beaches, and hears about the real Christmas in July tourism tradition
Dear Santa, my name is Chloe and I am nine years old. I live on the Gold Coast, Australia, where my dad says the waves here are so good that people travel from all over the world just to surf them.
Dear Chloe, I have admired those exact waves myself while flying over, and your dad’s description is entirely accurate.
Santa, I have three questions.
My first question is, is there a giant inflatable Santa? Our neighbor puts up an enormous one every December, bigger than our whole house practically.
Giant inflatable decorations have become genuinely popular, Chloe, and your neighbor’s enthusiasm for an oversized one sounds like a wonderfully cheerful addition to the street.
My second question is about our beaches. My teacher says the Gold Coast is famous worldwide for surfing. Is that true?
It is, Chloe. The Gold Coast’s beaches are renowned internationally for excellent surfing conditions, drawing enthusiasts from around the globe. Flying along that sunny coastline each Christmas Eve is a genuinely lovely part of my Australian route.
My third question is about Christmas in July. My teacher says some places here celebrate it in the cooler month instead of December. Is that true?
It is true, Chloe. Christmas in July has become a popular tradition in parts of Australia, allowing people to enjoy cozy, wintery festivities during the cooler month, since actual December Christmas falls in the warm summer. I fully approve of any excuse for extra holiday cheer.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Chloe Whitfield
Gold Coast, Australia
P.S. Do you celebrate Christmas in July too, secretly?
Only in spirit, Chloe. My schedule stays firmly in December.
