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The red (petals) represents the blood that was spilt and the green (leaves) represents the green fields of France, which was formerly "No Man's Land" in World War One. The leaf is also positioned in the "11-o'clock" position on the clock, to symbolise the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month (when Armistice was signed).
Poppies are visible on of the former European battlefields, as poppies naturally grow in disturbed earth in Europe. So they were seen as a fitting tribute as the poppies rise up where many men have fallen on the fields.
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∙ 14y agoI heard once that it is because the scottish version of the charity decided that the 2-3p savings made by not having a leaf would be better given to those who need it!
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What are some words that describe remembrance day HUH?
gypsy,pease,greeks,freedom,poppies,
Why do people wear poppies at Remembrance Sunday?
People wear poppies for Remembrance Day because of a poem written by John McCrae (a Canadian military doctor in World War One) called "In Flanders Fields." Poppies bloom throughout Flanders, where some of the worst fighting of the war occurred--and the poppies grow all through the torn-up fields and in the cemetaries--and so they became a symbol of Remembrance Day.
Why do you were poppies on rembrances day?
we wear poppies on remembrance day to show our respect for the people who died in the wars.
When was poppies written by Jane?
"Poppies" by Jane Weir was written in 2005. The poem is a reflection on remembrance and loss, inspired by the symbol of the poppy.
Why can popies be soulgers graves?
Because poppies symbolize remembrance.
What different coloured poppies for Remembrance Day are there?
there are white, purple, and red
What herb is often worn for remembrance on ANZAC day?
Poppies and rosemary may both be worn on ANZAC Day.
How do you spell the plural of poppy?
The plural is poppies (flowers).The plural of poppy is poppies.For example: Many poppies were sold around the world for Remembrance Day.
What is the significance of poppies represent?
They represent World War 1 remembrance day.
When do you wear poppies?
In the days leading up to and on Remembrance Day, the 11th of November.
What grew on the battlefields of the western front became a symbol of remembrance?
Poppies grew.
How many poppies are made each year for remembrance day?
31 million
