What would Jesus drink?

I remember the first Christmas I spent in Australia as a person who had tried alcohol. I was much closer to the Australian drinking age than I was that of the United States, but I still wasn't supposed to drink during Christmas dinner. This rule lasted about as long as it took to get the cork out of the first bottle of wine. The Australian side of the family liked to drink, and while we were guests in their country, we were going to celebrate Christmas by their rules. This meant eating, drinking, being merry and 90-year-old grandmothers dancing on tables.

As the Easter holiday approaches and I find myself gearing up for an event spent with the Australian relatives, I've been trying to get a grasp on what the holiday may actually look like. While Australia may have a reputation of being a heavy-drinking nation (which they definitely are), they are also a nation founded on Catholicism. The Easter holiday is an event Australia takes seriously. Besides those in the hospitality industry, all businesses are closed from Good Friday until the following Tuesday. On top of this, Australian families follow the good book and abstain from meat on Good Friday, only eating fish.

While some Catholic practices are followed, my research has led me to believe this upcoming Sunday will ensue much like my Australian Christmas. Families will meet at their preferred relative's humble abode. On the table will be a good hearty portion of lamb, as well as sausage rolls and meat pies for the kids. The radio will be tuned to Triple J, and before you know it, one or more family members will be heaps of stubbies of Victoria Bitter in, singing songs while dancing on the structure where your meals were eaten.  This will be followed by the Easter eggs filled with shooters hunt. Why else would the Aussies need the Monday after to recover before going back to work?

Happy Easter. Have fun enjoying the holiday however you and your loved ones see fit.

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