What special days do we celebrate in Australia during the calendar year? Name the Celebration, date and why it is celebrated.
Christmas – 25 December – It celebrates the birth of Jesus
Anzac Day – 25 April – To honour the Australian and New Zealand soldiers that died in the war
Australia Day – January 26 – It marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the first fleet of British ships
Boxing Day – December 26 – the day after Christmas
Queens Birthday – June 11 – Queens Birthday
What are some other days celebrated around the world that have significant cultural values different to Australia?
Chanukah – (It changes because it goes according to the moon rather than the sun) – 8 Days -A successful rebellion
Songkran -13 April – Thai new year
Thanksgiving – 23 November – Celebrating the harvest and other blessings