Christmas
Find all sorts of resources to help you celebrate the festive season.
Christmas takes place on 25 December each year. This page links you to information on this celebration, Christmas resources at the library, images and websites.
See our holiday hours to find out when library locations and services are available over the holiday period.
About Christmas
- The origins and history of Christmas Britannica.com
- How Christmas Works How stuff works
- Why is Christmas on the 25th December?
Christmas events at libraries
Sending Love From the Library
11 November to 15 December
Location details in event calendar
Make a Christmas card, write a message in it, and put it in our Sending Love box so it can be delivered to someone experiencing loneliness.
Christmas Storytime at Tūranga
Dec 14th | 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Join us for a special Christmas themed Wā Kōrero! We'll have a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes, all with a Christmas sparkle.
Mini Christmas Tree Decorating Workshop (Whānau Edition), part of a series
Dec 18th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Decorate a mini-Christmas tree. Select from a variety of pre-cut ornaments, then glue and colour them to create your festive masterpiece.
Christmas card making at Aranui Library
16 December, 10-11.30am & 1-2.30pm
Join Māori & Multicultural Library Services for Christmas card making. FREE, drop in sessions for ages 7 years and up.
Sending Love From the Library
11 November to 15 December
Location details in event calendar
Make a Christmas card, write a message in it, and put it in our Sending Love box so it can be delivered to someone experiencing loneliness.
Christmas Storytime at Tūranga
Dec 14th | 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Join us for a special Christmas themed Wā Kōrero! We'll have a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes, all with a Christmas sparkle.
Mini Christmas Tree Decorating Workshop (Whānau Edition), part of a series
Dec 18th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Decorate a mini-Christmas tree. Select from a variety of pre-cut ornaments, then glue and colour them to create your festive masterpiece.
Christmas card making at Aranui Library
16 December, 10-11.30am & 1-2.30pm
Join Māori & Multicultural Library Services for Christmas card making. FREE, drop in sessions for ages 7 years and up.
Christmas in the catalogue
More Christmas in the catalogue
Asomdwe ne Komm Wā whakatā FingerTip Faves - December 2024
The Fingertip team picks Christmas reading and watching.
Quiz: Christmas questions
This month’s quiz is dedicated to the celebration of Christmas in Ōtautahi Christchurch!
Asomdwe ne Komm Wā whakatā FingerTip Faves - December 2024
The Fingertip team picks Christmas reading and watching.
Quiz: Christmas questions
This month’s quiz is dedicated to the celebration of Christmas in Ōtautahi Christchurch!
Elves on the Shelves
Elves on the Shelves
Elves on the Shelves, part of a series
Guess who has arrived at Tūranga! Two of Santa's elves have come to stay on Hapori until Christmas! See if you can spot an elf on the shelf.
Toy Sleepover at Tūranga, part of a series
We have two Christmas elves visiting Hapori in December and they would love to make some new toy friends! Book a spot in the toy sleepover.
Christmas Storytime at Tūranga
Dec 14th | 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Join us for a special Christmas themed Wā Kōrero! We'll have a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes, all with a Christmas sparkle.
Elves on the Shelves, part of a series
Guess who has arrived at Tūranga! Two of Santa's elves have come to stay on Hapori until Christmas! See if you can spot an elf on the shelf.
Toy Sleepover at Tūranga, part of a series
We have two Christmas elves visiting Hapori in December and they would love to make some new toy friends! Book a spot in the toy sleepover.
Christmas Storytime at Tūranga
Dec 14th | 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Join us for a special Christmas themed Wā Kōrero! We'll have a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes, all with a Christmas sparkle.
Featured
Elves on the Shelves
See an album of photos of Elves on the Shelves at Tūranga. Pop in to see an elf on the shelf at Hapori | Community, Level 1 unti 24 December
Christmas for kids
Background information about Christmas, great Christmas reads, craft, and fun for kids.
New Zealand Christmas
Websites
- Kiwi Christmas
- Stories from NZ History.net which illustrate what Christmas is like in this part of the southern hemisphere.
- NZ Post Christmas
- Find out the mailing dates for Christmas cards and packages, plus Santa’s address for letters or send him a message from the website.
- New Zealand Christmas Songs
- From New Zealand Folk Song.
- Project Crimson trust
- Project to save the pohutukawa and rata which are considered to be New Zealand’s Christmas trees and are under threat from possums and development.
Christmas in Christchurch
Explore all the Christmas related events in Christchurch – from carol services and concerts to Santa parades and festive displays.
Summertime Reading Challenge
Ages 0 to 18. Keep reading this summer & win. Pick up a postcard, do 3 challenges, & drop the postcard in. Plus enjoy heaps of cool events!
