<P> Christmas is observed on 25 December each year to commemorate the birth of Jesus . In Australia , it was introduced with British settlement in 1788 as the cultural norms were transferred to the new colonies . Though a Christian religious festival , it does not breach the constitution 's separation of Church and State provision , because it is declared under State law , which is not subject to the provision . </P>
<P> Christmas is observed on 25 December each year to commemorate the birth of Jesus . In Australia , it was introduced with British settlement in 1788 as the cultural norms were transferred to the new colonies . Though a Christian religious festival , it does not breach the constitution 's separation of Church and State provision , because it is declared under State law , which is not subject to the provision . </P>
when did christmas become a public holiday in australia
when did christmas become a public holiday in australia
1788
1788