Sydney's most popular one, (aside from Christmas) is Australia Day. This celebrates the National Day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British Ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales, and the raising of the flag of Great Britain at Sydney Cove by Governor Arthur Phillip. Anzac Day, is known as the national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. This holiday 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.” Last, and definitely the strangest of all, is Boxing Day. This is celebrated the day after Christmas. It is where many family and friends get together and enjoy the time they have together as the holidays come to an end. The name “Boxing Day” came from when the priest would pack up all their leftover food, and unneeded gifts, and hand them out to the
Sydney's most popular one, (aside from Christmas) is Australia Day. This celebrates the National Day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British Ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales, and the raising of the flag of Great Britain at Sydney Cove by Governor Arthur Phillip. Anzac Day, is known as the national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. This holiday 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.” Last, and definitely the strangest of all, is Boxing Day. This is celebrated the day after Christmas. It is where many family and friends get together and enjoy the time they have together as the holidays come to an end. The name “Boxing Day” came from when the priest would pack up all their leftover food, and unneeded gifts, and hand them out to the