The Perfect Christmas Table Spread

There’s nothing quite like an Aussie Christmas - backyard cricket, BBQs, seafood and a cool beer on the beach. But table spreads can be a bit of a difficulty. It’s a long debated problem how exactly to make use of traditional seasonal decorations which don’t quite fit the climate Down Under. Toffee apples and holly sprigs may look homely in a European setting but can too often be bizarre in an Australian one. Here are a few ideas for your Christmas lunch or dinner which are more class than kitsch.