How is Veterans Day celebrated?

Answer 1

U.S. holiday celebrated on November 11, honouring veterans of the U.S. armed forces and those killed in battle. Originally called Armistice Day, it began as a commemoration of the ending of World War 1 on Nov. 11, 1918. After World War II it was recognized as a day to pay tribute to all service members, and in 1954 it was designated as Veterans Day. It is usually observed with parades, speeches, and flowers placed on military graves and memorials. The holiday is called Remembrance Day in Canada and Remembrance Sunday (on the Sunday nearest to November 11) in Britain. And this holiday is usaully made to remember the soilders that deid.

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Answer 2

Some celebrate with parades, some with a memorial at a War memorial site, some at the VFW, and others visit their local cemetery. It is also celebrated with speeches and flowers placed on memorials and military graves. It should be celebrated with reverence.

Answer 3

U.S. holiday celebrated on November 11, honouring veterans of the U.S. armed forces and those killed in battle. Originally called Armistice Day, it began as a commemoration of the ending of World War 1 on Nov. 11, 1918. After World War II it was recognized as a day to pay tribute to all service members, and in 1954 it was designated as Veterans Day. It is usually observed with parades, speeches, and flowers placed on military graves and memorials. The holiday is called Remembrance Day in Canada and Remembrance Sunday (on the Sunday nearest to November 11) in Britain. And this holiday is usaully made to remember the soilders that deid.

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Answer 4

In US, Veteran's Day is celebrated by flying US flag on your home and businesses, military ceremonies and parades, visiting graves of deceased veterans, visiting veterans in hospital, open houses at military installations