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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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When did you begin to celebrate Remembrance Day?
The first Remembrance Day was actually called Armistice Day, November 11th, 1919.
What is a word that starts with the letter R and goes with Remembrance Day?
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What have red poppies got to do with WW1?
Poppies actually came from WWI, not WWII. There was a major battle on Flanders Fields where thousands lost their lives. After the battle poppies grew where the men had died and a poem was written called "Flanders Field"
Here is the text of that poem
IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Ever since then, veterans have sold poppies at the entrances to stores as a way to raise money for disabled veterans groups and now the poppies stand for all veterans of all wars.
Why is a poppy worn on the left?
Poppies are worn on the left side of the chest because it is over your heart.
Why do some remembrance poppies have leaves?
The red (petals) represents the blood that was spilt and the green (leaves) represents the green fields of France, which was formerly "No Man's Land" in World War One. The leaf is also positioned in the "11-o'clock" position on the clock, to symbolise the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month (when Armistice was signed).
Poppies are visible on of the former European battlefields, as poppies naturally grow in disturbed earth in Europe. So they were seen as a fitting tribute as the poppies rise up where many men have fallen on the fields.
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Where does the money from the sale for the poppies go and why?
The royal legion a charity set out to help those inured during warfare.
What is national moment of remembrance act?
The National Moment of Remembrance Act was established by Congress in 2000. It calls upon Americans to observe the Moment at 3 p.m., local time, Memorial Day. Wherever Americans are, they are to pause to remember all the service-members who have fallen for our American freedoms throughout our nation's history. The White House Commission on Remembrance was founded with this act and its mission is to make sure that our fallen are never forgotten.
Please visit www.remember.gov.
Why do you wear poppies on Remebrance day?
On November 11, especially, but also throughout the year, we have the opportunity to remember the efforts of all soldiers and war veterans who fought to keep our countries free from dictatorship. In remembering, we pay homage to those who respond to their country's needs. On November 11, we pause for two minutes of silent tribute, and we attend commemorative ceremonies in memory of our war dead.
Following the First World War a French woman, Madame E. Guérin, suggested to British Field-Marshall Earl Haig that women and children in devastated areas of France produce material handmade poppies for sale to support wounded Veterans. The first of these poppies were distributed in Canada in November of 1921, and the tradition has continued ever since, both here and in many parts of the world.
How much water does a poppy need?
Poppies need water at least once per day during hot weather. When the weather is not as hot and dry, they can be watered once per week.
What is the song played after the minute of silence on Remembrance Day?
no song, as it is 2 minutes of silence. I think the tune you are looking for, however, is called 'The Last Post'.
Actually, after the 2 minutes of silence "The Last Post" is played followed by "The Rouse"... if you wikipedia it, you will find the sheet music for both :)
Why do some people wear poppies on veterans's day?
People wear poppy in November because it represents the people in the war battling.
Why did they use poppies on Memorial Day?
- The reason poppies were chosen to represent veterans was because they grew quickly in the disturbed battlefields of the First World War and their vast numbers were linked to the numbers of dead from the conflict.
- In the battlefields of Belgium during World War I, poppies grew wild amid the ravaged landscape. How could such a pretty little flower grow wild while surrounded by death and destruction? The overturned soils of battle enabled the poppy seeds to be covered, thus allowing them to grow and to forever serve as a reminder of the bloodshed during that time and for the future.
The accepted side to wear a poppy is the left, as practiced by Canadian Military, however, it is not considered offensive to wear a poppy anywhere else on your body. The fact you are wearing one is what counts. Lest we forget.
Male or female...left or right handed...the poppy must be worn on left side...as in above the heart.
Why do you wear the red poppy?
after the war the poppies were the first to grow
Answer:
Lt. John MacCrae wrote a poem now called "In Flanders Field" (see link) when he watched his friend die during World War 1.
Several years later, a woman named Moina Michaels was reading over the poem and was struck by the last few lines:
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
She resolved to wear a poppy to commemorate the fallen, and spread the idea to others. (See attached link.) Yet another example of how one person can start something big...
Why is the cross important for remembrance day?
On remembrance day were remember the men who died in the wars.
When the men who died in the wars were buried, usually a cross was placed on the grave as a grave marker.
Why is rosemary important on Remembrance Day?
a single sprig of rosemary was another symbol of remembrance day.
Why are poppies worn on Remembrance Day?
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. This poem is spoken at memorial services everywhere on both ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day.
Another famous Poem, "We shall keep the faith" written in 1918, included these words:
"and now the torch and Poppy Red,
we wear in honour of our dead".
Why is Remembrance Day celebrated at 11 o'clock?
because that was the day war ended, and the general time. It just worked out to be the 11th day and 11th month
What significance of the wearing of the poppy red flower?
There are many answers to this question, non are wrong, non are right, they are mearly the opinion of the writer.
I on remembrance day 11th of November in the UK, wear 3. I chose to wear three as I have done for many years for those who have given their lives for "our past, our present and our future"
Manyy of you may have heard of the poem, *In Flanders fields.... where poppies grow* if not look it up, it's what most embraces the meaning of wearing a poppy today.
Why purple ribbon on remembrance wreath?
The purple ribbon on remembrance wreaths symbolizes honor, respect, and remembrance for those who have passed away, particularly in the context of various causes such as domestic violence awareness, Alzheimer's disease, and other health-related issues. Purple is often associated with dignity and mourning, making it a poignant choice for commemorating loved ones. Additionally, it serves to raise awareness for specific causes linked to the color, fostering a sense of community and support.
What commonwealth country does not celebrate remembrance day?
Well not only Germany, many other countries don't celebrate remembrance day, such as Sweden or the Scandinavian countries.
