19 Easy DIYs For The Perfect Australian Christmas

Because it couldn't be further from a White Christmas down here come December. That's for sure.

1. Eucalyptus leaf place cards

All you need is a felt tip pen and a good Christmas lunch guest list.

2. Red and white refreshments

Forget eggnog and warm cocoa - it's damn hot out there. Stay cool and totally on-theme by adding mint and red straws to your coldest drink. Cheers!

3. A native wreath

Make the most of our local evergreens and get weaving.

4. A pavlova wreath

Even better than one that doesn't double as dessert. I mean, what would Christmas day be without a pav, anyway?

5. The recyclable vase

Save some of the empties that have been piling up since holidays officially started and re-use them as a display for some pretty Aussie flora.

6. Snowman cookies

Contrary to the belief of almost every Christmas movie, this holiday doesn't need to involve piles of snow. Cookies, on the other hand? They're definitely mandatory.

7. Healthy treats

When you're done with the cookies, get your knife skills in check by carving some trees from your watermelon.

8. Gum leaf candles

Just add ribbon - and an eye on that flame. Who needs tacky tinsel when you've got a good gum?

9. Christmas prints

No snow, chimneys, reindeer or santa hats. Nope. Just plain Aussie beauty. What more could you need?

10. Native decorations

Sorry Rudolph, you've got the boot. This guy's much, much cuter.

11. DIY christmas baubles

Out with the gold, in with these. Take inspiration from the artwork of indigenous Australia and get painting.

12. The tree by the beach

If your Christmas day involves everything by the sand, forgot the out-of-place pine and take your tree back to the sea.

13. The sweetest Christmas card

Way better than an advent calendar, treat someone to the best Australia has to offer: Cadbury.

14. Snow substitutes

If you need a little something white in your holiday, fill a jar with epsom salts for a faux-snow candle holder.

15. The perfect table-runner

Less sparkle, less fuss. Keep your tables native and green this year with everything home-grown.

16. Gumnut mistletoe

Get painting and make your Christmas kiss even more memorable.

We're talking to you, Snugglepot. You too, Cuddlepie.

NOW, HURRY!

Seriously, any day now...