Wattle Day

proper noun

A celebration held on September 1st to commemorate the first day of spring.

Meanings

proper nounWattle Day (plural Wattle Days)

plural Wattle Days

  1. AustraliaA celebration held on September 1st to commemorate the first day of spring.

Origin

From the contemporary blooming of Acacia, called wattles in Australia.

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