Indyvidual,

You asked why did I bring up the topic of the King's
Birthday?

I thought it was obvious in my opening post and the
link I gave.

We celebrated the day - on Monday. I thought it might be
interesting to talk about this day - and what if anything
did it mean to people today.

Perhaps it might have helped - had you read my opening post
and the link?

BTW:

Personally, I'm not against the monarchy.
Especially not after seeing what's
happening in the United States.

Giving a gong to Andrews has reminded Australians of the fascism of the Covid days, and particularly that mongrel's part in the atrocities: house arrest, China-style rubber bullets, bashings by police.

The same applies to that admirer of Communist China, McGowan.

Agree with you Foxy.
Some of these holidays come from Labour Traditions eg Eight Hour Day.
In some cases special events, sporting etc are held on these days.
Some go back to other traditions like Bank Holidays.

I like them !

Dear Bezza,

«I like them !»

I can understand that you like the leisure - most people do, especially if they work too hard,
but wouldn't you like it even more if you could choose your holidays and organise whatever events and gatherings you really like with your own circle(s) of family, friends, fellows, enthusiasts, etc. at the dates that suit you best?

Hi Bezza,

I think most of us that have grown up with these
traditions - tend to like them, especially when it
means being able to choose what you want to do on
those long week-ends. Most of us look forward
to them.