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Jan
Australia Day, celebrated on January 26th, is a special day when people in Australia remember the arrival of the First Fleet of British ships in 1788. It's a day where many Australians enjoy barbecues, parades, and fireworks to celebrate their country's history and culture. However, not everyone feels the same way. For some Indigenous Australians, it's a day that reminds them of the hardships their ancestors faced when the British settlers arrived. So, while some people celebrate, others reflect on this complex history and hope for more understanding and unity in the future.
How to celebrate Australia Day?
Start your day with a big Aussie breakfast like eggs, bacon, and toast. Play outside games like cricket or fly a kite. You can wear clothes with the Australian flag or in green and gold colors. Make fun crafts like painting boomerangs or drawing koalas and kangaroos. Have a picnic or barbecue with family and friends, enjoying snags (sausages) and pavlova for dessert. Sing and dance to famous Australian songs. If you're near a beach, splash in the waves. As evening falls, watch fireworks light up the sky with your loved ones. Celebrate and cherish good times together!
Where Australia Day is celebrated?
- - Australia
- - Norfolk Island
