Remembrance Day
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Remembrance Day is celebrated on 11th November each year, to honour the people who have served and sacrificed, including armed forces and emergency services. It also means taking a moment to remember people affected by war and hoping for a peaceful future.
The date 11th November was chosen because that was the day the armistice was called for World War 1 in 1918, at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month.
It is sometimes refered to as Poppy Day, as poppies were chosen to symbolise Remembrance because poppies were a common sight during WW1, especially on the Western Front.
They flourished in the soil churned up by the fighting and shelling. They seemed to show that out of the horror of war could come beauty, new life and hope.
Remembrance Sunday is celebrated on the closest Sunday to 11th November. Like Remembrance Day itself, a two minutes silence is held, while special church services and parades are held in many parts of the country.
Remembrance Day Actvities
- Remembrance Day Colouring Pictures
- Remembrance Day Wordsearch
- World War One Wordsearch
- World War Two Wordsearch
There are lots more special events happening this November, from World Kindness Day and Road Safety Day to World Philosophy day and Dr Who Day! There are lots more events and celebrations that take place in November and you can find out how to celebrate them too!