{"id":1121,"date":"2024-09-21T15:05:27","date_gmt":"2024-09-21T12:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anzacday.tours\/insight\/what-is-anzac-day-history-and-facts-for-kids\/"},"modified":"2025-02-21T15:55:08","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T12:55:08","slug":"what-is-anzac-day-history-and-facts-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anzacday.tours\/en-nz\/insight\/what-is-anzac-day-history-and-facts-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Anzac Day history and facts for kids?"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-azwem-447ad026b88d8eb008a92e8fa88cbaca av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m1c3rdei-0d5373e3a7def72d3c8d173492308970 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>ANZAC Day is a special day in Australia and New Zealand when people remember the soldiers who fought in wars, especially those who served in World War I. It\u2019s celebrated every year on April 25, the date when Australian and New Zealand soldiers first landed at Gallipoli in Turkey in 1915 during World War I.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m1c3nuy4-8055204e944afb1a4b20a8ef8a36a5c2\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m1c3nuy4-8055204e944afb1a4b20a8ef8a36a5c2{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m1c3nuy4-8055204e944afb1a4b20a8ef8a36a5c2 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m1c3nuy4-8055204e944afb1a4b20a8ef8a36a5c2 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m1c3nuy4-8055204e944afb1a4b20a8ef8a36a5c2 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_above'><p>Here are some easy-to-understand facts about ANZAC Day for kids:<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >History of ANZAC Day<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m1c3ok2m-c985e2bcdd875c8a76e9c022374bdcc9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>What does ANZAC mean?<\/strong><br \/>\nANZAC stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. These were the soldiers from Australia and New Zealand who fought together in World War I.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is it celebrated?<\/strong><br \/>\nANZAC Day honors the bravery and sacrifices of soldiers who fought for their countries, especially at Gallipoli. Even though the soldiers didn\u2019t win the battle, they showed great courage, teamwork, and endurance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The First ANZAC Day:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe very first ANZAC Day was celebrated in 1916, one year after the Gallipoli landing. People in Australia, New Zealand, and even soldiers still fighting in the war held ceremonies to remember those who had died.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m1c3p5jn-f80cf0fcd6be8f30ea72c0bace087cdb\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m1c3p5jn-f80cf0fcd6be8f30ea72c0bace087cdb{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m1c3p5jn-f80cf0fcd6be8f30ea72c0bace087cdb .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m1c3p5jn-f80cf0fcd6be8f30ea72c0bace087cdb .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m1c3p5jn-f80cf0fcd6be8f30ea72c0bace087cdb av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >ANZAC Day Traditions<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m1c3pz0p-78c72a60c1b3e0534ed444e6f283e86d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Dawn Service:<\/strong><br \/>\nOn ANZAC Day, many people attend a Dawn Service. This happens early in the morning, at around the same time when the ANZAC soldiers landed at Gallipoli. People gather to remember the soldiers, often in silence, while the sun rises.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ANZAC March:<\/strong><br \/>\nAfter the Dawn Service, veterans (people who used to be soldiers) and their families join in ANZAC Day marches through towns and cities to honor all those who served in wars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Last Post:<\/strong><br \/>\nAt many ANZAC Day events, a bugle (a brass instrument) plays a tune called The Last Post. This is a traditional military song played to honor soldiers who have died.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two-Up:<\/strong><br \/>\nOn ANZAC Day, people in Australia play a game called Two-Up, which was a popular game among soldiers during World War I. It involves tossing two coins in the air and betting on how they will land.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m1c3qdqq-b376b994a4a376123c05f89445e9f909\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m1c3qdqq-b376b994a4a376123c05f89445e9f909{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m1c3qdqq-b376b994a4a376123c05f89445e9f909 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m1c3qdqq-b376b994a4a376123c05f89445e9f909 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m1c3qdqq-b376b994a4a376123c05f89445e9f909 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Fun Facts<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m1c3qvs0-37d0dad17bbadae7950a230f888ff3ee '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Poppies:<\/strong> People often wear red poppies on ANZAC Day because these flowers grew on the battlefields of Europe during World War I, where many soldiers fought.<br \/>\n<strong>Gallipoli:<\/strong> The Gallipoli campaign lasted for 8 months and was one of the first major battles for Australian and New Zealand forces.<br \/>\n<strong>New Zealand and Australia:<\/strong> Both countries celebrate ANZAC Day not only to remember the soldiers of World War I but also to honor all the soldiers who have served in wars since then.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m1c3rpbx-a637cee3527d7bc40719f8651889dcfb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>ANZAC Day teaches us about the importance of bravery, friendship, and remembering those who have fought for peace. 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