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When the melody of Christmas carols gently flows through the streets and alleys, and when pine branches form garlands that adorn doors and windows, the Christmas celebration in foreign countries is quietly undergoing a warm transformation - the traditional dinner around the fireplace, which was once confined to the fireplace, is gradually moving outdoors, taking on a new vitality in the courtyards, lawns, and even open spaces of parks. The sizzling meat on the grill, the aroma of spices and charcoal burning in the air, collide with the festive atmosphere of Christmas, creating a wonderful spark that becomes a unique and lively festive scene in winter.

In countries in the Southern Hemisphere such as Australia and South Africa, the Christmas season coincides with the summer, and the hot weather makes outdoor barbecues a natural choice for holiday meals, and even have become an indispensable "standard" of the local Christmas. In the early morning, many families start to get busy, the male head of the household will carefully clean the grill, neatly arranging the thick-cut steaks that have been pre-marinated and chicken legs that have been smeared with honey and herbs on trays; the female head of the household is busy decorating the courtyard, winding twinkling lights around the branches, laying a tablecloth with snowflake patterns on the dining table, and placing several blooming flowers, instantly filling the festive atmosphere. As the midday approaches, the charcoal is lit, the orange-red flames licking the grill, the steaks and chicken legs are placed one by one, the oil dripping instantly bursts into a popping sound, the aroma spreads with the breeze, attracting children to circle around the grill, their eyes full of anticipation. When the food is cooked to golden brown, the adults will slice the grilled meat and put it on plates, paired with chilled beer, refreshing lemonade, and Christmas pudding and gingerbread. The sunlight passes through the branches of palm trees, casting dappled shadows on the dining table filled with food, children hold chicken legs and eat them greedily, while adults raise their glasses to drink, talking about the funny stories of the past year and the expectations for the new year, such a scene completely breaks the conventional imagination of "snowy Christmas in the North Hemisphere", full of the unique passion and vitality of summer.

Even in the temperate regions of the winter, the enthusiasm of European and American families for outdoor Christmas barbecues has not diminished at all. To withstand the cold, people will build transparent warm sheds in the courtyards in advance, with warm hanging lights in the shed, gas heaters placed in the corners, continuously releasing heat. Perhaps the cold wind is fierce outside the shed, but it is warm like spring inside, the sausages and bacon on the grill are emitting enticing aromas, beside the small pot, hot wine is simmering gently on low heat, the aroma of cinnamon, cloves and fruits fills the air, making people's hearts and bodies warm. The favorite part for children is undoubtedly roasting marshmallows beside the grill, they carefully string marshmallows with bamboo sticks and turn them slowly on the charcoal fire, watching as the white marshmallows gradually turn golden and fluffy, then put them in their mouths， the sweet taste spreads on the tongue， their faces are full of happy smiles. The adults， while flipping the ingredients on the grill， chat with family and friends， under the Christmas tree， there are beautifully packaged gifts， beside the glass jars are filled with various flavors of barbecue sauce， casually taking a jar and spreading it on the grilled meat， can harvest a lot of deliciousness.

The combination of Christmas and outdoor barbecues is not only an innovation of festival form， but also precisely meets the modern people's pursuit of "relaxed festivals". In the past， traditional Christmas meals often meant a lot of cumbersome preparations： elaborately decorated tables， complex dish preparations， and must follow the etiquette norms， which made many people enjoy the festival while also bearing considerable pressure. But outdoor barbecues completely broke these constraints， no need to spend a lot of time setting up the table， no need to prepare complex dishes， family and friends sitting around the grill， holding the grilled meat in their hands can chat freely， without formal dress constraints， without the restraint of etiquette， more is relaxation and ease. The ingredients on the grill have become increasingly diverse, no longer limited to traditional meats. From sliced and grilled Christmas ham to grilled meat rolls with Mexican flavors, teriyaki salmon with Japanese style, and even people trying to make vegetable skewers and grilled bread on the grill to meet the taste preferences of different people. Even more creative families use the grill to heat mulled wine, allowing the charcoal fire's temperature to fully blend the flavors of the wine, fruits, and spices. Taking a sip, the warmth spreads from the throat all the way to the heart.

As night falls, the Christmas lights shine with brilliant colors in the darkness. Sparks from the grill splash from time to time, complementing the lights, forming a warm and romantic scene. People hold their grilled meat skewers, humming along to the melody of Christmas carols, and the laughter and joy echo in the courtyard. At this moment, the meaning of the festival is no longer the refined sense of ceremony, but the warmth of gathering with family and friends, the joy of tasting food, and the ease of enjoying the present moment.

Nowadays, outdoor Christmas barbecues are no longer a regional characteristic of certain countries, but have gradually become a popular holiday attitude worldwide. It tells people that festivals do not have to be confined to a fixed pattern or limited to indoor spaces. As long as there are people gathered together, warm food, and lit lamps, no matter where you are, you can have a warm and unforgettable Christmas. This festive way ， with its unique charm， making Christmas more vivid， closer to life， and allowing more people to feel the simplest and purest happiness during this festival.