Christmas on Christmas Island: The British East India Company first spotted the island on Christmas Day in 1643, and the holiday became its namesake. Many people travel abroad to see family over the ...

Editor’s Note: Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In December, we’re getting into the holiday spirit and celebrating the ...

Meanwhile In Australia. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS BANNED CAIRNS: Christmas Lights in Cardwell, North Queensland have been banned by the local council after a complaint from the new Al Shalalah Mosque built in ...

The holidays in Australia is scorching hot. Instead of eggnog and mulled wine, Australians are usually punching cans of cold beer. It's no wonder why Wes Boyd from Perth has built a giant Christmas ...

Christmas is a feast-filled occasion that gathers friends and family around a table spread with many mouthwatering dishes. If you prefer a traditional holiday meal, roasted turkey and stuffing and a ...

In this new series, our writers explore how food shaped Australian history – and who we are today. A traditional British meal of roast turkey and plum pudding may have once dominated Australia’s ...