Anzac Day 25th April 2008

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Anzac Day Anzac Day 25th April is probably Australia's most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australia and new Zealand forces during the First World War. ANZAC stands for Australian and new Zealand Army Corps. What Does it Mean Today? Australians recognise 25th April as an occasion of national commemoration. Commemorative services are held at dawn, the time of the original landing across the nation. Later in the day, ex-servicemen and women meet and join in marches through major cities and many smaller centres. Commemorative� ceremonies are held at war memorials around the country. Its a day when Australians reflect on many different meanings of war. Laying Of Wreaths Flowers have traditionally been laid on graves and memorials in memory of the dead. The Traditional Laurel Wreath is made using� Laurel leaves as the base,�Laurel is a commemorative symbol that is used by the ancient Romans to crown victors and the brave as a mark of honor.�The Spray created at the base of the Laurel Wreath�traditionally consists of� Red Poppies as they have been widely accepted throughout the allied nations as the Flower of remembrance, during the�First World War red poppies were seen to be among the first living plants that sprouted from the devastation of the battlefields of Northern France and Belgium. �Rosemary symbolising remembrance is placed to compliment the poppies. Rosemary is an ancient symbol of remembrance, since ancient times this aromatic herb has been believed to improve the memory. Sprigs of Rosemary are also worn on Anzac Day and is of particular significance for Australians, as it is found growing wild on the Gallipoli peninsular.�With a Least We Forget Ribbon placed across the wreath� high on the left and low on the right symbolising the rising� and setting of the sun, east to west. When placing your order this year be sure and advise the friendly team at Boydita Flowers Delivered your school,group or organisations colours to enable us to include these in the wreath .