Hi Everyone Today is the 25 of April (25/04/2024) and here in Australia, is a national public holiday, where everything is basically shut down, except the few places, usually gas stations that are open. Is ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) day).
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served" [1]
I have watched many ANZAC parades that take place along George Street, when I lived in Sydney. Over the years the parade has got bigger and more elaborate.
There are three things, that make the ANZAC notable are:
One the commemoration ceremonies that take place around the country, even the smallest town does not let this day go by.
Two the famous ANZAC biscuit:
QuoteThe Anzac biscuit is a sweet biscuit, popular in Australia and New Zealand, made using rolled oats, flour, sugar, butter (or margarine), golden syrup, baking soda, boiling water, and (optionally) desiccated coconut. Anzac biscuits have long been associated with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) established in World War I.
It is thought that these biscuits were sent by wives and women's groups to soldiers abroad because the ingredients do not spoil easily and the biscuits kept well during naval transportation.[2]
Finally the third is a game called Two Up:
QuoteTwo-up is a traditional Australian gambling game, involving a designated "spinner" throwing two coins, usually Australian pennies, into the air. Players bet on whether the coins will both fall with heads (obverse) up, both with tails (reverse) up, or with a head and one a tail (known as "Ewan"). The game is traditionally played in pubs and clubs throughout Australia on Anzac Day, in part to mark a shared experience with diggers (soldiers).[3]
So ANZAC is the one day where all Australians, stop and reflect, pay their respects to the men, women that have died and served in the armed forces.
I thank them from the bottom of my heart for their service.
Love and HugsSarah BOfficial Greeter[1]
Wikipedia[2]
ANZAC biscuit[3]
Two Up
