Society & Culture

Australian culture being lost

Society & Culture

Posted by: Ralphy

8th Dec 2010 12:39pm

Let me start by saying that I am in no way a bigot nor do I discriminate against any race or culture. So saying that, why is that we Australians are losing our culture and traditions? Why do we have to stop saying Merry Christmas because it offends the religion of immigrants who choose to move to our "lucky conutry"? why are we the ones who have to be careful not to offend immigrants and their religions? how is it that our traditions are being thrown out the window for fear that we are discriminating against others? Didn't these other's chose to come and live in our great conutry? doesn't that mean that what they saw here was inspiring enough that they wanted to move here? So why now that they are here do they wish to change it to what it is liek back in their own countries, those same countries they wanted to get out of? How can they expect us to have their religions and traditions forced down our throats whilst ignoring ours? why is it ok for us to go to their countries and we have to abide by their traditions and culture and god help you if you don't but we have to acede to their wants and needs here. Really, why change what Australia is all about ??? if it is that bad, why move here in the first place. Seriously, if you don't liek the way we celebrate Christmas, Easter and anything else here, then leave and go to a place where you will be happy. I guess once again it is the vocal minority that the government listen to.. I would say Merry Christmas but I may offend someone sorry... So happy holidays all - That's just wrong....


paradox
  • 25th Nov 2011 09:04pm

Hi ralphy, I came from Germany 46 years ago and I can tell you honestly that I had no idea what the Australian culture was. Truly I still haven’t a clue how to define our culture. I love this Country with all my heart and no matter what, Australia will always be first. We are I think on the whole a Christian people from many lands. I was castigated, called all sorts of derogatory names and ridiculed in my initial years in Aussie. By making friends and integrating with the population I have come to know many good and loving Australians that have made it easy for me to choose Australia as my new homeland. I am proud to be of German origin and will never deny my heritage. My whole family (5 of us) migrated 46 years ago and we now number (3 generations) around 35. So now there are an extra 35 true blue Aussies that you will have to put up with. Mateship is not exclusive to Aussie and can be found all over the world and does not define a culture. However I am in agreement with you that if you do not like our principal believes and goals go home wherever that may be. Live and let live is a good description of us as a nation and fiercely competitive to boot.


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