Americans Baffled by Aussie Christmas Tradition
American fans of Bluey were left scratching their heads after watching an episode featuring a uniquely Australian Christmas tradition. In the “Christmas Swim” episode, the family of dogs is seen enjoying a festive meal while wearing colorful paper crowns, a tradition common in Australia. One Reddit user shared their confusion, asking, “What are the hats they wear, and what do they signify?” It turns out, these are paper crowns from Christmas crackers, a British Commonwealth tradition. When the crackers are pulled apart, they make a popping sound, and inside, there’s usually a toy, a joke, and the crown.
Screenshot from the Adult Bluey Fans Facebook group.
The Christmas Cracker Mystery
The tradition of Christmas crackers isn’t widely known in the United States, leading many American viewers to wonder why the Bluey family was wearing these hats. While the tradition is common in the UK, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries, many Americans were unfamiliar with it. Some Reddit users joked that Americans are missing out on “all the bad jokes” inside the crackers, while others wondered how they celebrate Christmas without them.
A New Holiday Trend?
Despite the confusion, some Americans joked that the episode might spark a U.S. bonbon (or cracker) craze. “There would definitely be a market for Bluey-themed Christmas bonbons,” one commenter mused. With the rise of Bluey’s popularity in the U.S., it seems that this Australian tradition could soon find its way to American holiday tables.
