The Australian | Christmas 2016: festive fun under fierce sun as Santa brings sizzle The Australian Baking heat and azure skies drew Australians to beaches, rivers, parks and pools to celebrate one of the country's warmest, sunniest Christmas Days in recent years. In Adelaide, the mercury soared to 40.8C, putting the South Australian city on track to ... Christmas 2016: Images from around the world Adelaide sets records for Christmas heat Hottest Christmas in 75 years; storms are coming |