growing poppies could be a criminal offense, ask homeland security.
For Armistice day on or around nov 11 they wear paper poppies to remember fallen soldiers
I heard it was disrespectful to wear poppies after Nov. 11
One doubts that it is. Had you watched the Remebrance Day Parade from the Cenotaph in London you would have seen the Queen wearing five poppies and the Duchess of Cambridge wearing two.
Poppies
because anzac soldiers died in a poppy feild
By wearing paper crowns on their heads. By wearing paper crowns.
The first poppies, specifically the red paper poppies used to commemorate fallen soldiers, were made in France. After World War I, they were inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae, which depicted poppies growing on battlefields. The American Legion adopted the idea, and in 1920, the first poppies were made by disabled veterans in the United States to raise funds for veterans' services.
The Queen is Queen of many independent Kingdoms (Realms/Dominions). She is not only a British Monarch but also an Australian/Canadian Monarch. She wears four poppies to honor those who have died in war. The wearing of poppies for this reason comes from the poem "In Flanders Fields," which has particular significance in Canada.
The poppies for Remembrance Day are primarily made by the Royal British Legion in the UK. Each year, the organization produces millions of paper poppies to honor those who have served and sacrificed in the armed forces. The poppies are assembled by volunteers, including veterans and members of the community, as part of a fundraising effort to support various services for veterans and their families.
Well, honey, poppies are a big deal in World War 1 because they became a symbol of remembrance for those who died in the war. The red poppies grew in abundance on the battlefields of Flanders, where many soldiers lost their lives. So, people started wearing poppies as a way to honor and remember the fallen soldiers. Simple as that, darling.
To make a wreath for Anzac Day you must first gather the materials you will use as poppies. Some ideas are felt, paper, or red cupcake wrappers. You can then cut a hole out of the center of a paper plate and glue your poppies to the circle, creating a wreath.
Poppy is a Plant. It is the major cash crop of Afghanistan.