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[title]Do you hear that? It’s the sound of Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas’ playing at every shopping centre, school and supermarket in the country. Unlike the rest of the world, we get into the holiday spirit when temperatures rise, shorts come on and jackets come off. Despite our unconventional festive cheer, we still love to celebrate Christmas in our own way – whether it’s barbecued prawns, having a cold chardy or heading to the Queen Victoria Summer Night Market.
This Christmas, check everything off your shopping list at Queen Victoria Market with the freshest local seafood, turkey and ham, puddings, pies and seasonal fruit and veg. Not to mention, the market’s festive atmosphere is complete with Christmas ornaments and treasures filling every corner. Look out for the whimsical Grinch Room at Ambiance that will delight all ages.
For Christmas feasts, head to Prosser’s Seafood for fresh prawns, salmon, and crayfish, or stock up on premium Otway Pork Free Range Ham, including nitrate-free options at Big Vic Deli. If you're after a treat that will definitely sleigh, Cannoleria offers special festive cannoli flavours, like Christmas Pudding and Panettone, available for one week only in December. For a standout Christmas dinner and all your poultry needs, head over to The Chicken Pantry where you will find, turducken free-range turkey, geese and so much more.
Queen’s Harvest offers the freshest seasonal produce, including cherries, white strawberries, and vegetables like asparagus and zucchini. When you're ready for a break from shopping, grab a quick bite at the Food Truck Pit Stop in E Shed.
Support local causes at The Purpose Precinct, where over 40 social enterprises offer distinctive products and services from brands like Clothing the Gap and HoMie. There you can also enjoy free gift wrapping with any purchase.
As an added bonus, from December 19, Queen Victoria Market is open every day until Christmas Eve. To find out more, head to the Queen Victoria Market website here.