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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 event happen on remembrance day?
the two minute silence and you wear poppies to remember the men women and soldiers who died in war
It's the day of the year when we remember those who fell whilst fighting in war.
Why are the poppies used for Remembrance Sunday coloured red?
Red poppies symbolise remembrance.
The story goes that, following one of the bloodiest battles of World War I, in the fields of Flanders in western Europe,when the ground was completely churned up and muddied, thousands of red poppies sprang up. The seeds had lain dormant in the soil and, after being aerated with the churning of the soil from the soldiers' boots and fertilised with their blood, the poppies grew abundantly, springing forth new life from death.
This is why poppies are worn on Remembrance Day (commemorating Armistice Day) as well as ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand, and other solemn occasions when we remember the soldiers who fought or even gave their lives for our freedom.
Another reason poppies came to such prominence in association with World War I is because of how they were immortalised in that most famous poem of WWI, In Flanders Fields, written by John McCrae, a Canadian surgeon attached to the 1st Field Artillery Brigade. This poem is spoken at memorial services everywhere on both ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, and remains one of the most famous Australian War poems ever written.
Why does Germany not celebrate Remembrance Day?
the Germans have a memorial day but NOT on November 11th.
What do the British call their day that honors veterans?
Remembrance Day (11th November), and also Remembrance Sunday (the following Sunday). It is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice on the 11th November 1918, which ended World War I.
What is the difference between Remembrance Day and Veterans' Day?
Yes - when the observance originated, WWI (The Great War) was so terrible on so many levels, it was thought there would never be another, so the day the Armistice was signed (the 11th hour of the 11thday of the 11th month)was made a holiday. Well, when WWII, Korea and Vietnam came along, it was decided to not continue to observe the end of these wars by another holiday (just too many to be productive), but to commemorate the end of all the wars by simply making one day, Veteran's Day.
Why did the remembrance day poppy have a green center?
Poppies were the flowers universally planted in so many European graveyards and military cemeteries after the First World War ( Great War ).
The black centre would represent the black tiny seeds of the Poppy flower.
Thus the Poppy flower became symbolic of the many war dead we need to remember and reflect on, on Remembrance Day.
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Where are Remembrance Day poppies made?
Probably China, like many things, especially small ornaments such as this. Most likely in slave labor conditions (which are comparable to those of Nazi Germany). However, not all are made in China. I understand that "in 2012 most New Zealand poppies were made in China and manufactured in Australia." - http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/anzac-day/poppies
I'm no expert on the details here. But I do know that China has a bad track record for using slave labor to produce products, including those for overseas export.
What side of your chest should you wear the poppy?
Wear your poppy on the left (above the heart) xoxo
What does the queen do on remembrance Sunday?
On Remembrance Sunday, the Queen, or the reigning monarch, traditionally participates in commemorative events to honor those who have died in military service. This includes laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, during a solemn ceremony attended by veterans and members of the armed forces. The Queen also observes a moment of silence alongside other dignitaries and the public, reflecting on the sacrifices made by service members. This annual event emphasizes the nation's gratitude and remembrance for the fallen.
Why do some veterans refuse to wear the poppy?
Commonest reason I guess is "cant be bothered". But of the active non-wearers, the argument seems to center on not wanting to appear to support either existing wars or war centric policies of past governments, or more generally wish to avoid glorification of war. This is simpleminded tosh. Wear a poppy to commemorate those who died. They didn't have a choice. Their sacrifice was not a moral or political position made real. They were then the victims of political, moral, or human failure. Wear it to remember the individual dead, nothing else. And thank God we can no longer be required die for our political donkeys.
When is it correct to begin wearing a Remembrance poppy?
There is no right or wrong time to begin wearing one.
The poppies usually begin going on sale about the 1st or 2nd of November, depending on geographical location. Many people will wear them as soon as they buy them.
However "traditionalists" claim the best time to start wearing a poppy is from the 2nd November until the 12th November.
Remembrance Day itself is on the 11th November. The Remembrance ceremony takes place at 11am. In other words, the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month, which commemorates Armistice Day.
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Is it disrespectful to wear 2 poppies?
One doubts that it is. Had you watched the Remebrance Day Parade from the Cenotaph in London you would have seen the Queen wearing five poppies and the Duchess of Cambridge wearing two.
Why do you were poppies on rembrances day?
we wear poppies on remembrance day to show our respect for the people who died in the wars.
Canada Day celebrates the anniversary of the July 1, 1867, enactment of the British North America Act, 1867 which united Canada into a single country called Canada within the British Empire. It was created by the Canadian Government. The name was changed from Dominion Day to Canada Day in 1982 when the Canadian constitution was patriated.
When was the poppies discovered?
Poppies grew in Flander's Feilds after World War I between the graves.
~pce out lolaa
Why is remembrance Day observed?
In England and other commonwealth nations, it is called "Remembrance Day," and it serves to remember and honor the people who died for their country during the first and second world wars. In the US, it was originally called Armistice Day when it was established in 1919. These days, Americans call it Veterans Day, and it too honors and remembers those who died serving their country. These memorial holidays are observed on November 11.
