Australian Celebrations & Traditions
What day do Australians celebrate as a national holiday on January 26?
(Australia Day)
What is the most common religion in Australia?
(Christianity)
What is the main language spoken in Australia?
(English)
What are the three colors of the Indigenous Australian flag?
(Black, red, yellow)
What do Aboriginal Australians call their ancient creation stories?
(Dreamtime Stories)
What is the holiday where Australians remember soldiers who fought in wars?
(ANZAC Day – April 25)
What do people say to show respect for Aboriginal beliefs in a speech?
(Acknowledgement of Country)
Name one Indigenous Australian language.
E.g., Yolŋu Matha, Noongar, Wiradjuri, etc.)
What is the green and gold national flower of Australia?
(Golden Wattle)
What traditional Aboriginal instrument makes a deep sound when played?
(Didgeridoo)
What is the name of the horse race that stops the nation every November?
Melbourne Cup
What do Jewish people celebrate for eight nights, lighting candles each day?
(Hanukkah)
What is the second most spoken language in Australia
(Mandarin Chinese)
What is the name of the uniform Australian cricket players wear?
(Baggy Green cap & whites)
What is the Indigenous dance used to welcome people?
(Corroboree)
What do many Australians eat on Good Friday?
(Fish – part of Christian tradition)
What is the name of the special fasting time for Muslims?
(Ramadan)
Many Australians come from Greece. What language do they speak?
(Greek)
What piece of clothing do Australians often wear to the beach instead of shoes?
(Thongs/flip-flops)
What does “NAIDOC” stand for in NAIDOC Week?
(National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee)
What festival in Australia celebrates multiculturalism with food, music, and performances?
Harmony Day
What Hindu festival of lights is celebrated in Australia?
(Diwali)
What do many Australians say instead of “Hello”?
Hint its a slang
(G’day!)
What is the Australian animal featured on the Australian coat of arms along with the emu?
(Kangaroo)
What is the Torres Strait Islander flag’s symbol in the middle?
(A white Dhari/headdress)