Apr. 24, 2006 - ANZAC DAY - down under...
Tuesday 25th April is ANZAC Day here in Australia. It is a public holiday and a day of awesome significance. I was going to blog about ANZAC day but my 15yodd said that she would like to, so I'll leave it with her.
Abigail writes:
The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed at Gallipoli in 1915, during the First World War. The ANZAC ships came ashore about a whole mile north off course their intended landing point. Instead of finding gentle slopes and beach which originally awaited them, they came to steep cliffs and rough beach (eventually known as Anzac Cove.); an ideal defensive position for Turkish soldiers. Considering the circumstances, and their position, the Anzacs found it impossible to advance, and after about 8 months of stalemate between the two battalions, the allies withdrew and 10,000 dead were left among the Anzacs. They left in the year 1916, at dawn.
The Anzacs are widely knows for their courage and grunt on and off the battle field. They dug endless trenches that were literally kilometres long. Skilled snipers were used to shoot the few who became in range. As much as these two armies were enemies, they also respected one another. On Christmas day there was no fighting at all.
The dawn services traditionally started in Albany, Western Australia in 1923. Dawn services are now held at all War Memorials around both countries at dawn.
ANZAC biscuits were originally made and sent over to the soldiers from the Red Cross, because they can last up to a whole year. The ingredients included never went off (stale) and the biscuits kept for a long time and were quite a fulfilling meal.
Some useful links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANZAC_day
http://www.awm.gov.au/atwar/ww1.htm
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/For_the_Fallen (Poem by Laurence Binyon) http://www.worldwar1.com/sfanzac.htm
Abs
[Susan]I'd like to add what a usual ANZAC Day can look like for Aussies.
What Aussies do on this day?
Well, everyone is different but many Australians attend a Dawn Service. The reason for the Dawn Service is that this was the time of the original landing by the ANZACS. After the service, ex-service men and women march through their cities while ceremonies are held throughout the country. It is a time where many Australians reflect on the different meanings and times of war.
You can see more information about the ANZACs and the Dawn Service here:
http://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac/anzac_tradition.htm
Regards,
Susan <><
HomeGrownKids
Abigail writes:
The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed at Gallipoli in 1915, during the First World War. The ANZAC ships came ashore about a whole mile north off course their intended landing point. Instead of finding gentle slopes and beach which originally awaited them, they came to steep cliffs and rough beach (eventually known as Anzac Cove.); an ideal defensive position for Turkish soldiers. Considering the circumstances, and their position, the Anzacs found it impossible to advance, and after about 8 months of stalemate between the two battalions, the allies withdrew and 10,000 dead were left among the Anzacs. They left in the year 1916, at dawn.
The Anzacs are widely knows for their courage and grunt on and off the battle field. They dug endless trenches that were literally kilometres long. Skilled snipers were used to shoot the few who became in range. As much as these two armies were enemies, they also respected one another. On Christmas day there was no fighting at all.
The dawn services traditionally started in Albany, Western Australia in 1923. Dawn services are now held at all War Memorials around both countries at dawn.
ANZAC biscuits were originally made and sent over to the soldiers from the Red Cross, because they can last up to a whole year. The ingredients included never went off (stale) and the biscuits kept for a long time and were quite a fulfilling meal.
ANZAC Biscuits:
1 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup desiccated coconut
1 cup plain flour
1 cup sugar
125g (4oz) butter
2 tablespoons golden syrup (I usually add a lot. Especially if you like a chewy strong biscuit =D )
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 tablespoon water
Preheat oven to 300F (150C)
Mix oats, flour, sugar and coconut together.
Melt syrup and butter together.
Mix soda with boiling water and add to melted butter and syrup.
Add to dry ingredients.
Place 1 tablespoonfuls of mixture on greased tray (allow room for spreading).
Bake for 20 minutes.
Loosen while warm, cool on trays.
(Makes about 35)
1 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup desiccated coconut
1 cup plain flour
1 cup sugar
125g (4oz) butter
2 tablespoons golden syrup (I usually add a lot. Especially if you like a chewy strong biscuit =D )
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 tablespoon water
Preheat oven to 300F (150C)
Mix oats, flour, sugar and coconut together.
Melt syrup and butter together.
Mix soda with boiling water and add to melted butter and syrup.
Add to dry ingredients.
Place 1 tablespoonfuls of mixture on greased tray (allow room for spreading).
Bake for 20 minutes.
Loosen while warm, cool on trays.
(Makes about 35)
Some useful links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANZAC_day
http://www.awm.gov.au/atwar/ww1.htm
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/For_the_Fallen (Poem by Laurence Binyon) http://www.worldwar1.com/sfanzac.htm
Abs
[Susan]I'd like to add what a usual ANZAC Day can look like for Aussies.
What Aussies do on this day?
Well, everyone is different but many Australians attend a Dawn Service. The reason for the Dawn Service is that this was the time of the original landing by the ANZACS. After the service, ex-service men and women march through their cities while ceremonies are held throughout the country. It is a time where many Australians reflect on the different meanings and times of war.
You can see more information about the ANZACs and the Dawn Service here:
http://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac/anzac_tradition.htm
Regards,
Susan <><
HomeGrownKids
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Sep. 13, 2006 - ANZAC Biscuits
Posted by Amy Vaughn Melton
Our Homeschool group had "A Country Meal" last year. It's an event that the children choose a country to write a report to show & tell. We all gather with foods we've prepared to share. I always chose Australia because my "Outback Steakhouse Bread" is a hit! from www.topsecretrecipes.com
I wanted a cookie type dessert and this will be perfect for this year's meal.
