There are many special occasions celebrated in different communities in Australia and all around the world at which particular foods are prepared and help to form the focus of the celebration. What is special in one part of the world may not be special to another group. This is because special occasions vary in their origins. People celebrate religious festivals, family occasions, social events, and historical occasions.
Religious 
Religion
plays a large part in the lives of many people. Australia is a multicultural
nation, which means it is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
As a result, many religions are practiced in Australia. In fact some religious
feasts are celebrated by people regardless of the religious significance
of the occasion. There are a number of special occasions which relate to
religion. eg. Easter,
St
Patrick's Day,
Christmas
Day,
Ramadan.
| Family
Family occasions are an important part of daily life. Family occasions may also be celebrated with friends and neighbours. eg. birthdays, weddings |
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Historical
Many special occasions are founded on a historical event or date. Sometimes the original meaning of the event is lost or altered over time, while the significance of other occasions remains relatively unchanged over periods of time eg. Anzac Day, Mothers Day. |
