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ANZAC Day is not celebrated, but rather, commemorated.

Celebrate suggests a joyous remembrance of an event, such as a birthday or wedding anniversary. Commemorate means a solemn remembrance of a sad or tragic event, often one in which people died.

ANZAC Day is to commemorate the soldiers who have fallenin the name of defending their country. This is not something to celebrate with joy, but to commemorate with respect.

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What year was ANZAC day made official?

ANZAC Day was officially gazetted as a public holiday in New Zealand in 1921.In Australia, it was decided at the 1921 state premiers conference that ANZAC Day be observed on April 25 each year. Initially, it was not observed uniformly in all the states. It wasn't until 1927 that all Australians commemorated the day with a public holiday.


Why do you commemorate ANZAC Day on 25th April each year?

ANZAC Day is commemorated by Australians and New Zealanders on 25 April because that is the anniversary of the day in 1915 when the troops landed at Gallipoli on the Turkish Aegean coast. ANZAC day is still commemorated today to honour the sacrifice of the thousands of brave men who died at Gallipoli during the eight-month campaign. Out of respect for those men, Australians pause for a minute's silence and many attend commemorative services. ANZAC Day has also become a day to remember all the servicemen who have been killed during active service in subsequent wars.


Why do you think New Zealanders commemorate ANZAC day?

They commemorate ANZAC day because it was not only Australians that fought in the Gallipoli campaign, but New Zealanders as well. Otherwise they would be called AAC Day because the NZ in the middle (surprise, surprise) stands for New Zealand


Is ANZAC Day a holiday day?

In Australia and New Zealand, Anzac Day is a national public holiday.


Is there an anzac flag?

Symbols that represent ANZAC Day include:red poppiesrosemaryolive leafThe Rising Sun emblem

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Who commemorates anzac day?

Australians and New Zealanders from all walks of life commemorate ANZAC Day.


Why is ANZAC Day more important than Armistice Day?

Because ANZAC Day was the first time that troops from the Australian Colonies went in action as Australians!


Who invented anzac cookies?

Australians


What does Anzac day recognize?

Anzac day recognizes the soldiers that risked their own lives for us Australians in both the world wars esp the ones that actually died on behalf of us.


Does ANZAC Day recognize Australians who have served in all wars?

Yes. While early commemorations honoured just the ANZAC troops of World War, the day has come to be a time to honour Australians (and, in New Zealand, the New Zealanders) who have served in all wars since then.


Why does australians comemorate anzac day and why?

Because it's the day where many brave soldiers fought for their country and some died fighting.


What are a few special celebrations in Australia?

Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day


Do you have to wear any type of special clothing on anzac day?

No


Why do Australians celebrate events that occurred during World War 1?

Australians, along with New Zealanders, mark the First World War with ANZAC Day. It is a day of remembrance, and Australians generally take great pride in their contributions to the war effort.


What is the special day for new zealand people?

6th Feburary- Waitangi day. Anzac day


Do people eat special food on anzac day?

Not generally, although many shops have specials on "Anzac biscuits" at this time.


Will ANZAC day be celebrated for ever?

It is impossible to predict the future. However, it is hoped that Australians and New Zealanders will continue to honour the brave people in the defence forces for ever, and this would most likely continue with the ANZAC Day commemorations.