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Veterans Day Holiday
War War 1 ended on the eleventh minute of the eleventh hour of the eleventh day or the eleventh month. Now, the 11th day of November is set aside to honor those who have served, and too often died, for their country. Originally called Armistice Day, that day is now called Veteran's Day. Ask and answer questions about Veteran's Day here.
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Veterans day is a day to celebrate and give thanks to our u.s service members 🇺🇸
Why do we celebrate Veterans Day?
To show how much respect that the veterans get for going and doing what they think is right. also because they risk their lives to save us and our country from being attacked and destroyed.
How is Flanders Field related to Veterans Day?
The term "Flanders Field" comes from the WW1 poem by Canadian John McCrae and the red Poppy flower that represents the sacrifice made by servicemen in that war is also take from his well known poem .
In Flanders Field
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.
Poem by John McCrae (November 30, 1872 - January 28, 1918) . ~ see related link below .
Are the post office open on Veterans Day?
This year of 2012, the Monday which is after Veteran's Day is when the Post Offices are not open since it is a federal holiday. Why not Sunday? Most Post Offices don't work on Sunday anyway.
What other month and day is pi day is celebrated?
Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 (3/14) as Pi is equal to 3.14(159265....)
Pi Approximation Day is celebrated on July 22 (7/22) to celebrate Archimede's popular approximation of pi being equal to 22/7
How did veterans day became veterans day?
dureing the war 2 they lost alot of people dureing tha war so they made a holiday for the familys that they lost
What do Spain celebrate when its remembrance day?
they celebrate with candles and fireworks. It's a whole day of light. Im a traditional person and I know this very strongly. Bye. I have to go get ready for 2 more celebrations coming up. LOL.
Why not? If a person has EVER worn the military uniform of their nation, they are a veteran.
Why do you tie a yellow ribbon around an oak tree on veterans day?
Tying a yellow ribbon around an oak tree on Veterans Day symbolizes support and remembrance for military personnel, particularly those who are deployed or missing in action. The yellow ribbon has historical roots, popularized by the song "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree," which represents hope for the safe return of loved ones. It serves as a visible sign of gratitude and appreciation for the sacrifices made by veterans and their families. This act fosters community awareness and honors the commitment of those who have served in the armed forces.
What is the purpose of vertans day?
the purpose of veterans day is to celebrate what hero's in the war have done for us to represent our country
Is Remembrance day a statuary holiday?
In all of Canada it is, except for Quebec.
which is where i live :(
When is the remembrance day celebrated in UK?
Rememberance Day is 11th November.
There's also services on the Sunday before the 11th where wreaths get laid at war memorials up and down the country.
Which countries have holiday on Armistice day or Veterans Day or Remembrance Day or Poppy Day?
Canada, for one, celebrates Remembrance Day.
Does Veterans Day Observe in Mine hill and Port st Lucie?
Yes. Veterans Day observed in Port St. Lucie as a national holiday. For all except 2005, Veterans Day observes in mine hill as an Observance. Veterans Day observes in mine hill as a National Holiday for 2005 Only.
What did they put on veterans graves besides flowers and wreaths?
Flags, pictures and medals are some other things
Why was November 11 chosen for veterans?
November 11th was originally known as the day on which the Armistice that ended World War I was signed. Many nations recognize their soldiers on that day.
When is Venterans Day celebrated each year?
Veteran's Day is celebrated on November 11th each year. The holiday was originally Armistice Day to recognize the signing of the Armistice ending World War I. In 1954, Congress changed the holiday to Veteran's Day in honor of everyone who serves or has served in the United States armed forces.
Why do teachers have Veterans Day off when they should be working.?
So they can be with their family. And atleast a day off .
To start with are easy ones like Ernie Pyle, Carole Lombard, and Glenn Miller, as well as ones who are better-known today like Ann Frank, the Dutch priest Titus Brandsma, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Sister Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein). Determining which deaths are war-related and which are not may not always be easy; it has been difficult for the current writer to find information about major cultural figures in the UK and Europe who died as a result of air-raids or enemy action (some, like the elderly composer Emil Reznicek in Berlin, and the young Anton Webern in Vienna, died in the difficult conditions after the war's end). Famous people often had the financial mobility, property and connections that allowed them to seek a safe environment, though for whole regions this option became universally inaccessible, so there must be many deaths of the famous people of the early 20th century that happened in the War, and most of the world has forgotten. The level of destruction in London, Germany as a whole, Poland, the Baltic States, Italy, and the eastern Soviet Union was positively epic--and then there were the concentration camps. How's about some help on this from other history mavens?
