Pre-Christmas themed events held across Australia

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Pre-Christmas themed events held across Australia

STORY: Pre-Christmas themed events held across Australia SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 26, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of pre-Christmas themed events STORYLINE: As Christmas is approaching, various Christmas themed activities are held across Australia. People can visit Christmas markets, take photos with Santa Claus, and purchase festive trinkets, all in anticipation of the upcoming Christmas celebration. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Canberra. (XHTV)

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