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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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Why do people sell red poppies?
It's for Rememberance Day, which is celebrated on the 11th of November. It's a holiday to remember those lost in wars, and has been celebrated since World War I. It falls on November the 11th due to the fact that that is the date when World War I ended.
The selling of red poppies is most likely to raise money for charity, and also to spread awareness. An example of a charity like this is The Poppy Appeal, which helps relatives of the armed forces, and the armed forces themselves.
The poppy was chosen because of the red poppy fields that many battles were fought in.
Who made the first cloth poppy for Remembrance Day?
i am not sure but she went to see monica michael and got inspires from her
because if you wear it on the right your not cool
Your heart is on the left, so you wear it over your heart
Why do you celebrate remembrance day on the 11 hour?
It is the time agreed in the armistice to end the first world war. Sadly although the agreement had been signed earlier people fought and died until 11.00. One poor soldier is on record as being one of last combatants to die at approximately 10.55! At 11 everyone stopped fighting, madness!
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.
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Why are poppies often sold to raise money for veterans and their windows on Veterans Day?
Poppies grew wild in the fields in Flanders, where many of the battles of World War 1 took place. They particularly proliferated after the battles were over, the soil churned up, and the area fertilised with the blood of thousands. For this reason they are a significant link with war veterans. It is fitting that they be sold to raise funds for the veterans of any conflict, or their widows, who need help.
See the related link which contains the poem "In Flanders Field", highlighting the significance of these battlefields.
