On the 3rd day of christmas my true love sent to me, 3 kookaburras laughing, 2 pink galahs, and an emu up a gum tree. The kiwi version has become a firm favourite in schools and often appears on new zealand christmas song compilations. Find out about the different christmas savings schemes available in new zealand. Imagine celebrating the festive season in new zealand over christmas and new years eve. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. I dont mind paying high costs for hotels, air fare, etc. The earliest printed version of the twelve days of christmas is in a childrens book, mirth without mischief, published in 1780.
Heres the annotated version of a pukeko in a ponga tree with definitions of the words below the song. Kiwi version of 12 days of christmas hausfrau in new zealand. A maori version of the twelve days of christmas kingi matutaera ihaka was born at te kao, northland, in 1921. Then on christmas day it shows everyone opening there gifts with huge smiles on there faces and the last day boxing day with santa kiwi asleep under the umbrella which really shows what a christmas is like in new zealand. Eta i definitely wouldnt sit on a bus for hours to get tofrom somewhere like rotorua.
The pagan vikings would also dress evergreen pine trees with symbols and offerings of the gods. Australian 12 days of christmas lyrics christmas tree farm. If you have twelve days in new zealand, i recommend a little of the north island visiting auckland and rotorua with a few cultural stops to learn about our indigenous maori people and enjoy the sulphur hotsprings, followed by the mountainous inner region of lake taupo the largest volcanic crater in the world. Michael salmon a variation of the traditional christmas song, including such gifts as a kiwi in a kauri tree, six surfing sheep and nine paddling paua. Kirihimete new zealand christmas experience tourism new. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. New zealand itinerary for days 12 nights, checkout days 12 nights new zealand itinerary, day by day things to do in, attractions to cover, places to eat and stay and other details.
With 226 christmas and new year tours to choose from lasting 3 days up to 30 days, youre sure to find that enchanting new zealand christmas tour you have always dreamt of. How much will the kiwi 12 days of christmas set you back. So to bring in what is typical in new zealand, and for a toddler, makes reading much more enjoyable and fun. New zealand itinerary for days 12 nights, days 12. The x factor was created by simon cowell in the united kingdom and the new zealand version is based on the original uk series.
The illustrations are amazing, so much detail has gone into them yet they have left the pages still simple enough to attract people of different ages. The 12 days of christmas kiwistyle tourism new zealand media. Whether youre looking for the best new zealand gift ideas, a fathers day gift for that special someone, or need a present for the man who has everything, weve got what you need. On the first day of christmas, my true love gave to me.
The song, published in england in 1780 without music as a chant or. Many traditional christmas songs have been adapted for a new zealand audience and conditions. Enjoy glowworm caves and geothermal wonders in the central north island, before driving through rolling green farmland to our countrys capital, wellington. Hang new zealand ornaments from zazzle on your tree this holiday season. See more ideas about christmas, new zealand and kiwiana. As is typical of handmedown parodies, there are as many versions as there are gum trees. Heres the aussie 12 days of christmas with all the great australian. Christmas eve, which is the day before christmas day, is celebrated in many countries worldwide. In 1981 kingi ihaka wrote a pukeko in a ponga tree, a version of the popular song the twelve days of christmas. On the 2nd day of christmas my true sent to me, 2 pink galahs, and an emu up a gum tree. The bright red and crimson flowers make a great sight and are one of the things new zealanders associate most with christmas time.
Multiple versions of the song exist, though the first published version may have been as part of an english childrens book called mirth without. A pukeko in a ponga tree the 12 days of christmas new. Stephen protomartyr, to the day before epiphany, or the feast of. The twelve days of christmas song has fascinated carolers for centuries, as the words seem nonsensical. Print all 12 verses of the popular holiday song by 12 verses i mean the repetition of each line as is sung in the song, ie. This is a statutory public holiday in new zealand, so government offices, schools, and many private businesses are closed.
More than half of the population of new zealand lives in these four cities. The original 12 days of christmas is great, but very oldfashioned for new zealand. After the chatham islands, new zealand is the first place in the world to see the sun and with the country on summer time or daylight saving, there are maximum daylight hours to enjoy christmas. My sevenyear old sons in school so the twoweek winter break seems like the only good time. A maori new zealand version, titled a pukeko in a ponga tree, written by kingi matutaera ihaka, appeared as a picture book and cassette. I te ra i muri mai i homai ki ahau rua kumara me te pukeko i te rakau ponga. On the 4th day of christmas my true love sent to me 4 koalas cuddling, 3 kookaburras laughing 2 pink galahs and an emu up a gum tree. Kiwi christmas christmas in new zealand nzhistory, new.
If you want to be around people, in nz on christmas day you should stick to the coast. Christmas day and new years day have always been mondayised holidays, and in 20 waitangi day and anzac day were also mondayised. In the kiwi version of the 12 days of christmas song there are pukekos, ponga trees, kumaras, flax kits, huhu grubs and so on. The twelve days in the song are the twelve days starting with christmas day, or in some traditions, the day after christmas 26 december boxing day or st. The third day of christmas, my true love sent to me.
Dec 24, 2012 then i thought i would share with those of you in other parts of the world the new zealand version of twelve days of christmas. Many visitors from the us or europe cant quite get their heads around having christmas dinner as a barbeque on the beach. New zealands christmas spending statistics 2019 finder nz. The twelve days of christmas is an english christmas carol that enumerates in the manner of. It is a christian observance that falls on december 24 in the gregorian calendar. Dec 22, 2016 new zealand s 12 days of christmas has a less wintery theme, and a smaller price tag, than the traditional version. Kirihimete new zealand christmas experience tourism. The two largest christmas in the park events, held in auckland and christchurch since 1994, are sponsored by cocacola. Kiwi version of 12 days of christmas hausfrau in new. On the twelfth day of christmas my true love gave to me. The last couple of pages show santa arriving with the gifts while everyone is asleep on christmas eve. The twelve days of christmas by anonymous poetry foundation. New zealands twelve days of christmas a pukeko in a ponga. Fullers run most of the ferries, so have a look at their website christmas day is the same as any other sundaypublic holiday timetable.
The new zealand twelve days of christmas book, 1993. Gals gay and lesbian singers, auckland 10,022 views. Verse two on the second day of christmas my true love gave to me two turtle doves and a. Dec 02, 2017 kiwi version of 12 days of christmas in the kiwi version of the 12 days of christmas song there are pukekos, ponga trees, kumaras, flax kits, huhu grubs and so on being part of the most competitive team of the department, who has decided to win the christmas decorations competitions, ive been roaming the shopping center today. Being part of the most competitive team of the department, who has decided to win the christmas decorations competitions, ive been roaming the shopping center today. Christmas in new zealand is less about snow and sleigh bells and more about sun, sand and backyard barbecues. Anzac day is a day of remembrance on april 25th in australia, new zealand,cook islands, niue, pitcairn islands, tonga, papua new guinea and samoa. Christmas first and last new zealand is the best place in the world to get the most out of christmas day. The most obvious difference to a northern hemisphere christmas is the weather. The song, however, is apparently much older than that, and was originally french rather than english.
There are a number of versions of the australian 12 days of christmas with some using different animals. Over the holiday season we explore the kiwi christmas experience from abel tasmans first new zealand christmas in 1642 to the declining reign of the queens message. In the area i am from in the uk,over christmas practically everything shuts down and everythings. Christmas day is a day off for many new zealanders on december 25 every year. Finder research shows that the majority of kiwis plan on cutting down the cost of christmas this year. Illustrating the 12 days of kiwi christmas was a chance for. Sing along with iconic entertainer, pio terei, counting the twelve days of kiwi christmas. Provided to youtube by believe sas the nz 12 days of christmas tessarose sing a song about christmas. Christmas day in new zealand is a day off or christian holiday for many people on december 25. I te ra kirihimete i homai ki ahau tee pukeko i te rakau ponga. It is a christian holiday that celebrates the birth of jesus christ. New zealands christmas spending 2019 tis the season to be spending or is it. New zealand facts for kids new zealand attraction animals.
Opening presents is one of the highlights of christmas day. Pio terei is one of new zealands most popular and personable entertainers. Christmas songs and carols love to sing 55,527,2 views. Is it a good idea to visit new zealand during christmas.
The second day of christmas, my true love sent to me. Here, at backpacker guide nz, we try to come up with simple solutions to the biggest problems, so we devised a new zealand christmas carol for you all. We also have articles on the tradition of christmas as well as creating your own family traditions and heaps of articles on dealing with pressure at christmas time, as well as christmas inspired gifts and recipes. They draw up to 250,000 and 100,000 spectators, respectively. You then fly to the south island where the scenery is much. We all know the traditional 12 days of christmas, but do you know the australian.
In auckland, we stood on the sidewalk waiting for the santa parade and took in the crowd around us. Children in china wait for sheng dan lao ren old christmas man, who is the chinese version of santa claus. The maori side steps share their summerkiwimaori christmas 12 days to go. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. On the first day of christmas my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree. The 12 days of christmas refers to the period between christmas day and the feast of the epiphany 12th night, celebrated on january 6th. Music education new zealand aotearoa menza 218,621 views. Take in the panoramic views from the iconic sky tower discover worldclass food and wine in aucklands many eateries and immerse yourself in the citys vibrant nightlife if you have time visit one of the hauraki gulfs many glittering islands to walk through beautiful native bush or. Christmas in the park is the title given to annual free music concerts held in cities across new zealand during the christmas season. Kirihimete new zealand christmas experience tuesday, december 19, 2017 visitors enjoying their first christmas in new zealand are likely to experience culture shock when you add summer and holiday fun to the traditional annual festival it takes on a very different look.
This itinerary takes you through some of new zealands most scenic spots over 14 days. The pohutukawa tree, which lines most of the beaches along the east coast of new zealand flower around christmas time. On the first day of christmas my true love gave to me. If these days fall on a weekend that the employee does not normally work then the holiday is transferred to the following. A pukeko in a ponga tree the 12 days of christmas new zealand. Aug 14, 2019 christmas in new zealand and australia comes in the summertime so it was a bit different for us, northerners raised with visions of a white christmas. The 12 days of christmas netsafe providing online safety. By the way did you know that traditionally the first day of christmas was christmas day, so the twelfth would be january 6th the day in which all decorations were removed from the house. Kiwi version of 12 days of christmas in the kiwi version of the 12 days of christmas song there are pukekos, ponga trees, kumaras, flax kits, huhu grubs and so on being part of the most competitive team of the department, who has decided to win the christmas decorations competitions, ive been roaming the shopping center today. New zealands twelve days of christmas a pukeko in a. In september 2012, tv3 finally confirmed that the first series would begin production in early 20. New zealands largest and longest glacier is the tasman glacier in the southern alps.
In new zealand there are two types of national public holidays. With a mix of natural wonder and adventure, auckland is a great place to start your new zealand journey. After years of being impressed by the program i first saw it around 2000, in november 2008, with some spare time on my hands, i decided to. The twelve days of christmas is an english christmas carol that enumerates in the manner of a cumulative song a series of increasingly grand gifts given on each of the twelve days of christmas the twelve days that make up the christmas season, starting with christmas day. New zealands twelve days of christmas a pukeko in a ponga tree. Test your knowledge on this holiday quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others.
The gift hunter is 100% new zealand owned and operated, meaning you can buy online with confidence and take advantage of our fast and affordable local shipping. Tv3 initially purchased the rights to produce a local version of the x factor in 2010. Its just that all of the traditional christmas songs are geared towards christmas in winter while in the southern hemisphere its summer at christmastime. The acronym anzac stands for australian and new zealand army corps, whose soldiers were known as anzacs. On the third day of christmas my true love gave to me. As much as we all love the traditional christmas carols like silent night and deck the halls, some of the best festive songs of all time have come from pop stars and postwar crooners. A pukeko in a ponga tree the 12 days of christmas christmas carol. Here are three australian versions with illustrations of the traditional 12 days of christmas since creating this page i have discovered there are several more versions available. Does anyone know the title of the new 12 days of christmas song.
On the second day of christmas my true love gave to me two kumara and a pukeko in a ponga tree. Christmas in new zealand is celebrated on 25 december. The twelve days of christmas by anonymous the first day of christmas, my true love sent to me. The annual 12 days of kiwiana christmas list is back but this year it will set you back a lot more. On the twelfth day of christmas my true love sent to me. On the second day of christmas my true love gave to me. Start a new holiday tradition with thousands of festive designs to choose from.
Christmas day in auckland new zealand lonely planet forum. It is sung by either a quartet, or quintet of men, and they combine several christmas songs, and close to the end one of the guys starts singing, dradel, dradel, dradel, i made you out of clay. I shall be spending a few weeks in the north island over christmas and i am just wondering what happens at that time over there. Theyre all things that make up the new zealand version of the 12 days of christmas song. On the first day of christmas my true love sent to me. Not only do you need to be aware of your physical safety when scootering dont drink and ride home. New zealand s 12 days of christmas has a less wintery theme, and a smaller price tag, than the traditional version. He grew up in new zealand and studied art at university in new zealand. Twelve days of christmas new zealand style i choose how i.