Anzac Day

Anzac day is a national memorial day to remember and honor those who fought in Gallipoli for our country.

Anzac day is held on the 25th of April every year. Many countries support the memorial day such as Australia, New Zealand, Cook Islands and Tonga . Anzac was first acknowledged in 1943 at the Australian Memorial service.

Anzac stands for Australia and New Zealand army corps. But we use the term A.N.Z.A.C for short.

Poppies are the symbol for ANZAC. The red poppy plant was one of the first to grow and bloom in the mud and soil of Flanders in Gallipoli . We wear them as a broach on ANZAC day. Originally the I.H.C which are the Intellectually handy capped children's parents association made these poppies in New Zealand , but now with modern technology they can be made cheaper in china.

Another icon of Anzac day is Anzac biscuits which are crispy oat biscuits. It has been told that during the war wives would send homemade Anzac biscuits over to the men fighting in Gallipoli. This is because they lasted for a long period of time due to the ingredients used to make the biscuit.

Anzac day is a time to remember what the men and service women did for our countries. We shall remember them.