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Religious beliefs are diverse, but people are very tolerant of each other’s religions. Some of the religious beliefs are [[Buddhist]], [[Taoist]], [[Confucians]], and [[Christians]]. With all of these religions there are many religious festivals that take place, such as [[Hari Raya]], [[Christmas]], [[Chinese New Year]], and [[Easter]]. <ref>{{cite book|title=Destination Specialist: South Pacific including Micronesia|year=2001|publisher=Institute of Certified Travel Agents}}</ref> |
Religious beliefs are diverse, but people are very tolerant of each other’s religions. Some of the religious beliefs are [[Buddhist]], [[Taoist]], [[Confucians]], and [[Christians]]. With all of these religions there are many religious festivals that take place, such as [[Hari Raya]], [[Christmas]], [[Chinese New Year]], and [[Easter]]. <ref>{{cite book|title=Destination Specialist: South Pacific including Micronesia|year=2001|publisher=Institute of Certified Travel Agents}}</ref> |
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The main types of food presented in Christmas Island are [[fish]] and [[marine]]. Some of the religious beliefs require certain dietary requirements. Noodle bars are popular when dining and there are many Australian styled [[coffee shops]] as well as [[taverns]] present. When going to a restaurant, a tip is not required or expected. Crops that have been grown locally include [[breadfruit]], native [[fig]], [[pandanus]], and [[coconut]]. Gender does play a role in their society. Women usually take care of the home and cook, while men fish, collect [[toddy]] and deal with heavy work. |
The main types of food presented in Christmas Island are [[fish]] and [[marine]]. Some of the religious beliefs require certain dietary requirements. Noodle bars are popular when dining and there are many Australian styled [[coffee shops]] as well as [[taverns]] present. When going to a restaurant, a tip is not required or expected. Crops that have been grown locally include [[breadfruit]], native [[fig]], [[pandanus]], and [[coconut]]. Gender does play a role in their society. Women usually take care of the home and cook, while men fish, collect [[toddy]] and deal with heavy work. |
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Since Christmas Island is located towards the southern edge of the equator, temperatures have little variation throughout the months. The highest temperature is usually around twenty eight degrees Celsius and takes place in April, while the lowest temperature is twenty two degrees Celsius and occurs in August. There is a dry period from June to November; during this season there are extensive dry periods with occasional showers. The wet season is between November and May, which includes [[monsoons]]. The monsoons that take place are downpours of rain at unsystematic parts of the day. [[Tropical cyclones]] may also occur in the wet season, bringing very solid winds, rain, and enormous seas. These tropical cyclones only happen occasionally, for most of the time during the wet season is damp, subside weather. |
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<ref>{{cite journal|last=Takashima|first=H.|title=Ozonesonde observations at Christmas Island (2°N, 157°W) in the equatorial central Pacific|journal=Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres|year=2008}}</ref> |
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Christmas Island
Culture
The culture of Christmas Island is very unique, for many different ethnicities of people inhabit the area. The majority of residents are Chinese, but Australians, Europeans, and Malays reside here as well. The main language of Christmas Island is English. The dress is very modest, and tourists should keep a wrap, such as a sorong or pareu, on hand to cover shorts, bathing suits, and tank tops. It is common to remove shoes when entering a house and to also avoid touching anyone’s head. Religious beliefs are diverse, but people are very tolerant of each other’s religions. Some of the religious beliefs are Buddhist, Taoist, Confucians, and Christians. With all of these religions there are many religious festivals that take place, such as Hari Raya, Christmas, Chinese New Year, and Easter. [1] The main types of food presented in Christmas Island are fish and marine. Some of the religious beliefs require certain dietary requirements. Noodle bars are popular when dining and there are many Australian styled coffee shops as well as taverns present. When going to a restaurant, a tip is not required or expected. Crops that have been grown locally include breadfruit, native fig, pandanus, and coconut. Gender does play a role in their society. Women usually take care of the home and cook, while men fish, collect toddy and deal with heavy work.
- ^ Destination Specialist: South Pacific including Micronesia. Institute of Certified Travel Agents. 2001.