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If there's one thing Christmas movies have consistently shown me, it’s that the holiday season is all about togetherness. Embracing this sentiment, fast food powerhouse McDonald’s has teamed up with rides-sharing titan Uber to form a blazing hot summer partnership. Who’s up for a Macca’s run?

It’s impossible to ignore how intensely hot it has been this week, raising concerns about how we’ll endure the extreme heat of 2025’s anticipated summer of death.

We can thank our lucky stars for reliable Australian heat-management strategies like making a spontaneous Macca’s run for Frozen Cokes and soft serves. Without these, survival might be questionable!

Me ordering 55 soft serves, 55 Frozen Cokes, 55 sundaes, and 55 McFlurries to cope with a 28-degree day. (Source: Netflix)

Thanks to a fresh collaboration between Uber One and McDonald’s, securing cool treats this summer is even simpler with a slew of affordable deals.

Starting Wednesday, December 18, Macca’s will kick off seven days of Christmas giveaways, where Uber One members not only enjoy a $0 delivery fee on Macca’s orders over $20 but also receive a different free item with each order.

The Lord’s angels take many forms. These ones wear green. (Source: Supplied)

Here are the various Macca’s freebies available to Uber One members over the coming week (limited to one per customer):

Wednesday, December 18: Free Big Mac.
Thursday, December 19: Free Hawaiian McCrispy.
Friday, December 20: Free Cherry Ripe McFlurry.
Saturday, December 21: Free Quarter Pounder.
Sunday, December 22: Free Oreo McFlurry.
Monday, December 23: Free Hawaiian BBQ Deluxe.
Tuesday, December 24: Free Big Mac.

This would fix me. (Source: Supplied)

Macca’s national operations director Melanie Le Bas expressed the company’s eagerness to make it “as convenient as possible” for Aussies to access their favorite fast food this summer.

“Whether you’re aiming to delight your guests with a tropical feast, cool down the crew with our delightful desserts, or add sweetness to the night with a limited-edition summer sundae, we’ve got you covered,” Le Bas stated.

This limited-time offer applies to all Uber One orders at Macca’s over $20 (excluding fees) and marks the celebration of the first week of partnership between the two companies.

Plus, it wraps up just before Christmas, ensuring your Christmas Eve dinner plans are all set!

Let’s hope Santa is alright with me leaving some nuggies for him this year.

And if hunger strikes on the big day, check out our guide to what’s open on Christmas Day in 2024 here!

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