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Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day, also known as Veterans Day, is on November 11 and marks the anniversary of the armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). A day to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war.
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What do people wear on November 11?
November 11th is Armistice Day, which marks the end of the 1st World War. The nearest Sunday to November 11th is Remembrance Sunday. Both days are used to remember and honour those who lost their lives in the two world wars and other more recent conflicts. People wear poppies as a mark of remembrance, and these are sold in the UK by the British Legion to raise money to help injured soldiers and their families.
What did they put on veterans graves besides flowers and wreaths?
Flags, pictures and medals are some other things
When did remembrance day start?
Remembrance Day is a day when we remember ones who have fought for our country in the war, especially the first world war. Remembrance Day is on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
What does a golden poppy look like?
a golden poppy has a light yellow color and is America's choosen flower ever known
What do the poppies at the World War 1 museum stand for?
Flanders Field in Belgium. A cometary for WW1 soldiers.
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow, Between the crosses row on row.
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The reason for this is that the WW1 battle fields were stripped of vegetation and turned into fields of mud by the shelling that went on.
Poppy seeds lie dormant in the soil for many, many years and when the ground is disturbed and they are brought up to the surface they sprout and flower the next summer.
The battle fields of WW1 therefore turned into solid fields of bright red poppies, a striking sight that, given what had happened there, would have made a deep impression on anybody who saw them (hence the poem).
In the UK on remembrance day (11/11) people wear red poppies and lay poppy wreaths in memory of the WW1 fallen.
How much did the London cenotaph cost to build in 1920?
The original London Cenotaph was made of wood and plaster. It was errected for the day of celebration June 28 1919 and was meant to be temporary. The public turned the Cenotaph into much more than a focal point of celebration, it became a place of remembrance. Remember, the war had been over for less than a year and the great pain was still very strong. Some spent days in line so they could lay a wreath at the foot of the cenotaph. Captain Ormsby-Gore MP proposed, in the House of Commons, a more permanent structure be built. Sir Edwin Lutyens, the designer of the original structure was asked to make it permanent.
The entire monument was built by Holland, Hannen and Cubitts Ltd for the cost of £7,325 (approx $11,500 US). Lutyens waived his fee for the design. The history of the Cenotaph and how it was built can be read by clicking on the link below.
How do they celebrate Remembrance Day in Germany Poland Hungary and Russia?
These European countries do have days of remembrance for those who have died fighting for their freedom, they just don't celebrate them on November 11th.
We celebrate Remembrace Day (Also called Veterans Day or Armistice Day) on this date because the armistice that ended World War One was signed on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, on November 11th, 1918.
Why do Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW volunteers give you a paper poppy when you give them a donation?
Its basis is both historical and poetic. The World War I-era poem "In Flanders Fields," by John McCrae, is set in the fields of Flanders, Belgium, where so many of the war dead were buried. The poppy is the VFW's official memorial flower. As a fundraising tool, the Franco-American Children's League distributed them to benefit children in the devasted areas of France and Belgium following WWI. The poppy has come to represent the sacrifices made by all American service members. Today, the VFW uses the poppy--theirs is called the "Buddy Poppy"--to raise money for veterans welfare and other charitable giving, including the VFW National Home for Children in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Others: The National World War I Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, features a display of poppies on the walk into its museum. The poppies represent fallen service members from all nations in the Great War. The poppy is a prominent symbol of Remembrance Day in Canada.
Who thought of the idea of having Remembrance Day?
It was not an individual who "thought it up". It was the shared intention of the public, who wanted to show their appreciation for the hardships and sacrifice that the soldiers had gone through, and to promise to "always remember them".
rememberance day is a day when we remember ones who have fought for our country in the war mainly the first world war. Rememberance day is on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month
Are stores open on remembrance day in Vancouver?
There are some that will remain open regular hours but all government offices and banks will be closed.
Who celebrates rememberance day?
Probably nobody. Many countries "commemorate" it. But it is broader than remembering dead soldiers. One may consider all that sacrificed and suffered. Broadly speaking you refer to Armistice Day Nov. 11 when the First World War ended but many extend this to WWII or to other wars in which their country was involved.
The main countries involved in WWI would have public and official commemorations. Usually multiple ones in many villages and towns.
There are other countries which though neutral do have Prime Ministers and heads of State attend both at home and abroad, for example Ireland. This is complicated by the fact that Ireland was a British colony and had a rebellion for Independence in 1916 the Middle of WWI! Yet at least 37,000 Irish died mostly from the "Catholic/Nationalist" south of Ireland which wanted independence from the UK. In fact the vast minority of Irish serving or dying in the British Army were from that part of Ireland which wanted to stay as part of the UK. Most of the dead came from the "nationalist" South who wanted to leave the UK but there was always a tradition of the Irish fighting in English/British Military. In fact this continues - the first "British" military death in the current Iraq conflict was in fact an Irish man.
There were commemorations but few attended and WWI veterans were spurned by most in the new Republic. The symbolic Poppy for example is not traditionally worn by Irish and seen as a symbol of British Militarism in Ireland. However the President and Prime Minister and Army Band do have a ceremony on Nov. 11. -Bart
It's probably pop rocks what you are talking about.They are candy that pop in your mouth.They are really good.
What does a wool poppy stand for?
stands for the remembrence of the soldiers that tried to save the country or province but they died :*(. your welcome
To remember whose who gave their lives during World War 1. Red poppies began to grow on the shell blasted battlegrounds of France and Belgium, so the poppy was adopted. The money raised by selling poppies help all casualties of the armed forces up to modern times, and long into the future.
Is war different today than it was 50 years ago?
yes it is because now is different especially because 50yrs back they had rich and poor and they had slaves nowadays people do not have slaves
Is national daughters day or week celebrated in US?
Unfortunately, no. Children are not celebrated in the united states. Mothers and fathers are, the children are expected to purchase gifts for parents. I have found that birthday money given is spent on others, the child must buy gifts even when they have no income.
Is remembrance day a christian celebrations?
No, it is not. It can be celebrated by anybody and everybody. Anyone who is Canadian and wishes to pay respects to the soildiers that died for our country may celebrate it. Heck! Even people that aren't Canadian can celebrate remembrance day. Anyone can and anyone will. therefor the correct answer ( and simplified one) is : No.
