2. This is the national day of Australia. In France, it is the 14th of July. It commemorates the day the first British ship landed in Australia and claimed the land.

3. This is today a bank Holiday (a day when you don’t work).

4. The holiday is marked by the presentation of the Australian of the Year Awards (Prize for the best Australian of the year), announcement of the Australia Day Honours list and addresses from the Governor-General and Prime Minister.Australian of the YearAustralia Day HonoursGovernor-GeneralPrime Minister There are also concerts, Parades,

5. Barbecues….

6. Sport competitions….

7. And fireworks !