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Happy "A" Day!!! That is cool.

Being a "Yankee" I am not familiar with the holidays in other parts of the world. if Keith or any Aussie would not mind sharing a bit about what the day represents for those boobs like me who are too lazy to look up on the internet that would be great!

Cheers!
RickeG


Hi RickeG
The 26th January 1788 was the day that the first European settlers & convicts landed at Sydney Cove. It is celebrated as our National day of pride & a celebration of the great place we live. The day normally consists of beach, barbeques, family, friends, Aussie flags, beach cricket, beer, and of course the obligatory fireworks at night. And back to work tomorrow sunburnt with a hangover and aching muscles (just joking)
All the good things in life.
On the serious side they also release the Australia Day Honours List, which recognises the achievement of Aussies from various walks of life, who have made a contribution to Australia & the world. It generally includes scientists, doctors, entertainers, sports people, charity workers, and many people we've never heard of, who work quietly & without fuss & publicity to help our people & our nation.
Australia Day is also the day when new settlers in Oz take up Australian Citizenship.

Cheers,
Keith