Remembrance Day (originally called Armistice Day) was first observed in 1919 throughout the British Commonwealth to commemorate the armistice agreement that ended the First World War. Every year we pause to remember those who have served and continue to serve. The poppy is a well-known symbol associated with Remembrance Day, due to the poem by Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, “In Flanders Field”
There are many resources to teach and learn about Remembrance Day.
Here are a few :
- Learning Resources
- Classroom activities
- Postcard for Peace
- Send an e-card
- The Legion has information about Remembrance Day.
By remembering the service and sacrifice of all of those who served, we recognize the freedom they fought to preserve. We must remember.
Peace.
For Wendy and staff,
What a lovely article! Many Thanks!
I planted some of those poppies seeds in my garden, but only a couple plants grew with only one blossom that survived.
Best wishes to everyone.