ANZAC Day
Definition
A national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, observed annually on 25 April, commemorating the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops at Gallipoli in 1915 during World War I, and honoring all who have served and died in military conflicts.
A public holiday marked by dawn services, parades, and moments of reflection, often blending solemnity with traditions like two-up gambling and barbecues.
Examples
On ANZAC Day, the dawn service had everyone misty-eyed before the local pub opened for 'medicinal' beers.
She baked traditional ANZAC biscuits to share at the ANZAC Day barbecue, proving patriotism tastes like coconut and golden syrup.
Forget the gym; my ANZAC Day workout was marching in the parade and then 'training' at the two-up game.
ANZAC Day reminders hit differently when your phone autocorrects 'lest we forget' to 'lest we feta' during cheese platter prep.