Poppies began to grow on the bomb blasted battlefields of WW1. The red poppy was adopted to commemorate the thousands of soldiers who lost their lives (or were maimed for life) , and to emphasise the futility and waste of wars. Money raised by selling poppies allow various service charities to help those from the armed services who are in need of help to overcome the affects of conflict up to the present day (and in the future).
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Remembrance Day (Poppy Day) in Commonwealth countries is November 11. In New Zealand, France, Belgium, Serbia, and the US, it is called Veterans Day. Remembrance Sunday is the nearest Sunday to Poppy Day.
Remembrance Day is also known as Poppy Day...They wear red poppies...
Canada, for one, celebrates Remembrance Day.
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Remembrance Day is also known as Armistice Day and Veteran's Day
Remembrance Day, or Poppy day started in order to honour the memory of soldiers sailors and airmen who died to save us .
Remembrance Day, or Poppy day started in order to honour the memory of soldiers sailors and airmen who died to save us .
Buying poppies typically refers to purchasing poppy flowers or poppy-themed items, especially in the context of Remembrance Day or Veterans Day. The red poppy has become a symbol of remembrance for soldiers who died in World War I and subsequent conflicts. Funds raised from poppy sales often go to support veterans and their families. This act serves as a way to honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives for their country.
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.
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you wear it on your chest to signify that you remember those people that fought and died on the battlefield