Ozmas is a Christmas celebration in the Australian winter.

Since the 19th Century,Oxford University Press Australia and New Zealand, "Source 1", March 2011 European immigrants to Australia have recognised Christmas's roots as a celebration of mid-winter and have explored ways of celebrating the shortest day of the year. The name "Ozmas" comes from combining 'Australia' and 'Christmas'.Definition of Ozmas Retrieved 14 April 2013

The event has also been known as Christmas in July.

References

External links Oxford University Press Word of the Month