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A celebration is an event that is festive, joyous and respectful. During a celebration, people remember and celebrate an event by participating in special activities. For example, Australia Day is a celebration and people in Australian towns and cities might observe and walk in parades on this day. A commemoration is an event that is formal, serious and respectful. During a commemoration people remember the memory of significant people and events from the past. For example, Anzac Day commemorates the men and women who died serving their country in wars. Special activities, such as parades and religious services, also feature in commemorations.
What special event is shown here?
What is remembered on this day?
Is it a celebration or commemoration?
1930's birthday party
How is it different from a modern-day party?
What special event is shown here?
What is remembered on this day?
Is it a celebration or commemoration?
A celebration is a special day when we get together with friends and family to remember and celebrate a happy event like a birthday, with food, music, dancing and games.
A commemoration is a special day when we participate in ceremonies with friends, family and community members to remember sad things that have happened.
AUSTRALIA DAY
Reasons why Australia Day is significant to people
- learning about how many people in Australia use symbols to celebrate Australia Day develops cultural understanding and respect. It can also help people from other countries relate to Australian culture.
- recognising the special achievements of Australians on Australia Day is a positive display of respect and pride for what Australians have achieved.
- becoming an Australian citizen means that Australia is your permanent home and you have a say in how the country is run.
- understanding how people from your family were affected by an event in the past, such as the arrival of the First Fleet, can still be important today, because it can help people to understand who they are and where they came from.
SURVIVAL DAY
From the perspective of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the historical date of 26 January 1788 is remembered as a sad event.
This is because it marks the beginning of the time when their traditional lands and ways of life were lost as a result of European colonisation.
Survival Day is the name used by Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples
to describe how they remember 26 January each year.
Q. Why do you think 26 January is seen as a commemoration rather than a celebration by Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
A. 26 January 1788 is the date when the First Fleet brought people from Britain to colonise Australia. Over time, many Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples lost their traditional ways of life because of British colonisation.
This is Australia’s national day. Did you know that other countries also have national days? In the next lesson, you will learn about

Waitangi Day, February 6, is a national holiday in New Zealand. It commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi and the official forming of the modern country.
The treaty was signed in 1840 at Waitangi, in the Bay of Islands. The holiday wasn't a national public holiday until 1974.

The day is usually celebrated at Waitangi with re-enactments of the famous moments surrounding the signing of the treaty. Elsewhere, parades, church services, and other celebrations mark the famous day.
Major sporting events, rodeos, public concerts and festivals are held across the country. In an interesting twist, Wellington celebrates Bob Marley's birthday as well as Waitangi Day by hosting "One Love" – a music festival that celebrates peace and unity.
Many people hold new year celebrations on the last day of their
calendar year (New Year’s Eve) and on the first day of a new year
(New Year’s Day). Celebrating a new year can be important to people
because it is a way of celebrating their achievements throughout the
year that has passed, and looking forward to what will come in the year ahead.
How do Australians celebrate welcoming in the New Year?
Did you watch fireworks in Brisbane or Sydney?
Perhaps you saw them at the Gold Coast or some other location.
Did you go to a party and stay up late?
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A celebration is an event that is festive, joyous and respectful. During a celebration, people remember and celebrate an event by participating in special activities. For example, Australia Day is a celebration and people in Australian towns and cities might observe and walk in parades on this day. A commemoration is an event that is formal, serious and respectful. During a commemoration people remember the memory of significant people and events from the past. For example, Anzac Day commemorates the men and women who died serving their country in wars. Special activities, such as parades and religious services, also feature in commemorations.
What special event is shown here?
What is remembered on this day?
Is it a celebration or commemoration?
1930's birthday party
How is it different from a modern-day party?
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