![]() ![]() These resilient flowers flourished in the middle of so much chaos and destruction, growing in the thousands upon thousands. ![]() Traditionally there is two minutes of silence at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month because that was the time (in Britain) when the armistice became. It was first observed in 1919, however until 1945 it was called Armistice Day. It is never compulsory but is greatly appreciated by those who it is intended to support." But what is the history behind the poppy?ĭuring the first world war, fighting took place in Western Europe which soon turned the one beautiful countryside into an area that was barren due to it being blasted, bombed and fought over repeatedly meaning little or nothing could grow.Įxplaining its history, the British Legion add that there was a "notable and striking exception to the bleakness - the bright red Flanders poppies. Remembrance Day is also known as Poppy Day, and in America it is called Veteran's day. Millions of red poppies are sold each year in the build-up to. "Wearing a poppy is still a very personal choice, reflecting individual experiences and personal memories. The Poppy Appeal is the Royal British Legion’s biggest fundraising campaign held every year in November, during the period of Remembrance. 11 November 2022 T his weekend marks Remembrance Sunday, when people across the UK honour those who have lost their lives in war. READ MORE: John Lewis Christmas advert 2022 airs as retailer gives emotional light to 'overlooked issue'Īccording to the Royal British Legion: "The poppy is a well-known and well-established symbol, one that carries a wealth of history and meaning with it. The red poppy is a symbol of support also shown to those in the Armed Forces community.Įach month, millions of the beautiful red flowers are sold with people placing them in locations to pay their respects as well as wearing them on their clothing. 11 November 2021 World War One PA Media Camilla represented the Royal Family at the commemorations By Alex Kleiderman & Adam Durbin BBC News The UK has come together for Armistice Day, a year. November marks a time where we all remember those who fought in conflicts across the globe with many opting to show their mark of respect by wearing a poppy. ![]()
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