2. What does the word «ANZAC»
mean?
This word is made from the initials of: Australian and
New Zeland Army Corps.
3. What’s ANZAC Day?
ANZAC Day is a commemoration to remember the
Austalian soldiers who fought in a lot of wars, for
example the First and the Second World Wars
4. When is this holiday?
ANZAC Day is on 25 of April, but if the 25 is on Sunday,
this holiday is celebrated on Monday.
5. How is this holiday celebrated?
During this holiday, there are meetings of veterans and
people can play «two-up», an Australian gamble,
because ANZAC’s soldiers played it
6. Football and rugby matches!
In Australia, a week before ANZAC Day, there are a lot
of football and rugby matches. A medal is given to the
football player who represents this holiday.
7. Lest we forget
ANZAC Day’s got a symbol too: poppies. These flowers
are the symbol of this holiday because they’re red like
the soldier’s blood who died during the wars.