Monday, January 28, 2008

Happy Australia Day!






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Happy Australia Day to all of my friends in Australia! My friends Jenn & Jacqui from the Bower Birds Nest have explained Australia Day to me and they said it is the biggest day of celebration in their country and that it is a public holiday in all of their states and territories. They tell me that on Australia Day they come together and celebrate and reflect what's great about Australia and to be an Australian. They also told me that many immigrants become citizens on this date. And the best part is that there are many parties and fun from the Outback to the cities. It sounds a lot like our 4th of July celebrations here in the USA. So I hope all of my Australian friends, Jenn & Jacqui, Shannon, Coll, and Peta and any I may have missed here, have a wonderful day filled with lots of fun! As Charles Schultz, the creator of Peanuts said "Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia" Love that quote!


4 comments:

Nunnie's Attic said...

Love the quote! Thanks for sharing this information!! I'll be sure and wish them all a Happy Australia Day!

Love,
Julie

Irene said...

I never knew that! Thanks for the information! Isn't it great how the blog world has really opened up the world!? We really get to know so much more about how people all over the world live. So great!

kari and kijsa said...

Thanks for explaining about Australia Day... we were curious...we are going to post more items in the ETSY shop...we sold out of what we put in today!

Have a blessed day!

smiles, kari & kijsa

Kingswood Food and Craft Market said...

i cant believe i missed this post ! THANKU for the Australia Day wishes Joan :)


Luv Shann