The 26th of January - Australia Day. You know what? I still don't really understand why we "celebrate" Australia on this actual date? And after doing a little Google investigating, I can see why I didn't! Australia Day celebrations - and to most people, more importantly the Public Holiday - only began officially in 1994. So I would have been all of 20. And I do not remember once ever celebrating. Hmmmm.....
Don't get me wrong - I am as patriotic as the next person. I cheer for our Aussie sports-people. I support all of the men and women who serve our country. I love everything about Australia. But I do not "get" the whole flag-waving that has become such a sensation the last few years? I guess it's another
"each to their own" thing.
From "The Age" newspaper. A very true representation of our multiculturalism! |
So today, on this auspicious occasion - my husband and I are going to take the kids out to lunch. To Salsa's. An Australian owned, Mexican themed restaurant chain! So very Australian me thinks...
To everyone who is not working today - enjoy your public holiday. And to everyone who IS working today (like I will be tonight!) - enjoy your public holiday penalty rates!!
Aussie Aussie Aussie - Oi Oi Oi!!