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after the war the poppies were the first to grow
Answer:
Lt. John MacCrae wrote a poem now called "In Flanders Field" (see link) when he watched his friend die during World War 1.
Several years later, a woman named Moina Michaels was reading over the poem and was struck by the last few lines:
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
She resolved to wear a poppy to commemorate the fallen, and spread the idea to others. (See attached link.) Yet another example of how one person can start something big...
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∙ 14y agoafter the war the poppies were the first to grow
Answer:
Lt. John MacCrae wrote a poem now called "In Flanders Field" (see link) when he watched his friend die during World War 1.
Several years later, a woman named Moina Michaels was reading over the poem and was struck by the last few lines:
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
She resolved to wear a poppy to commemorate the fallen, and spread the idea to others. (See attached link.) Yet another example of how one person can start something big...
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What flower is used to celebrate Memorial Day?
poppy
Why is there a red thing on all the NHL coaches?
The red "zero" the NHL coaches (most of whom are Canadian) wear around this time of the year is a poppy. Wearing a poppy is a Canadian tradition in November to memorialize Canada's war dead. The poppy is worn until November 11 (Remembrance Day).
When was The Red Poppy created?
The Red Poppy was created in 1927.
What side do you wear a poppy for anzac day?
You wear the poppy on the left side ONLY
Why should you wear a red poppy on November 11?
you should wear a red poppy on the 11th hour of the 11th mouth of the 11th day because when the war was over the battle field that they were fighting it started grown poppys from out of the ground also because you are a big chesse :D
Where to wear poppy's on a military uniform?
When I was serving in the Army we used to wear our poppy behind the cap badge
What side of your chest should you wear the poppy?
Wear your poppy on the left (above the heart) xoxo
What are the two main symbols people wear on ANZAC day?
The two main symbols people wear on ANZAC Day are a red poppy and/ or the symbol of the rising sun.
Which flower commemorates the war dead?
The Red Poppy.
What is the official flower of Remembrance?
Remembrance Day is also known as Poppy Day...They wear red poppies...
When should the red poppy be taken off on remembrance day?
Typical poppy etiquette is to remove your poppy after November 11th. The reason being, for those who attend a local Remembrance Day ceremony, the tradition is to lay your poppy on the cenotaph after the ceremony. If you continue to wear your poppy after November 11th, it shows that you did not attend a ceremony or lay your poppy in respect, thus can be seen as a sign of disrespect.
What do Canadian's do on Veteran's day?
We wear a poppy . And wear it it with pride
