NOVEMBER 25 White Ribbon Day How civilized we are as a society to put aside a special day in the year to recognize the plight of women in regard to domestic and other violence. Each November 25 men of all ages and outlooks are encouraged to make a personal commitment to not only refrain from […]
FESTIVALS: Australian
Celebrations and Festivals: Armistice Day, November 11, Australia
NOVEMBER 11 Armistice Day I have always been fascinated by the date of Armistice Day, the 11th day of the 11th month. Even the moment of silences observed by millions around the world is significant, 11 am. As well as the pleasing symmetry, it is also my youngest grandson, Mason’s birthday. His brother was born […]
Celebrations and Festivals: National Day of Healing, Australia, May 26
MAY 26 National Day of Healing This event was known as National Sorry Day up to 2004 but has been called the National Day of Healing ever since. Whatever the title; this important anniversary has been celebrated right around Australia on May 26 since 1998. It was chosen to celebrate the Bringing Them Home Report […]
Celebrations and Festivals: Anzac Day, Australia, April 25th
APRIL 25 Anzac Day Alex Campbell from Tasmania, who died in 2002 at 103 years of age, was the last surviving Australian soldier who served at Gallipoli. He was only one of a distinguished parade of heroes and villains that have fought and or died at that perennial battlefield; not the least being his namesake, […]
Celebrations and Festivals: Seniors Week: First Week in March
FIRST WEEK IN MARCH Seniors’ Week Again, celebrating such an event as getting old might seem odd; but as the demographic gradually changes in the West from a young to an aged dominance, heed must be taken of the special place society’s· Elders have in our community. As the saying goes: the· death of an […]
Celebrations and Festivals: SeaWeek Australia: First Sunday in March
FIRST SUNDAY WEEK IN MARCH Seaweek Australia This event coincides with Clean Up Australia (the World!) but focuses exclusively on the marine environment. Each year it takes a different focus; for instance, Seaweek 2012 was the attack on marine debris. It is conducted under the auspices of MESA, the Marine Education Society of Australia. What […]