Remembrance Day is a special day to honour soldiers who
fought in past wars. It is celebrated in many British Empire
countries including Britain and Canada. It is also celebrated in
countries like France and the United States. It is November 11th,
the final day of World War One. The official moment of
recognition is on the eleventh month, on the eleventh day, at the
eleventh hour, at the eleventh minute. During this time, a
moment of silence is observed.
Remembrance Day is also called Armistice Day or Veterans' Day.
The name Armistice comes from the agreement at the end of the
First World War, November 11, 1918. Veterans' Day is another
name, and it is used to honour the veterans, people that fought in
the wars. This name is used in the United States.
Regardless of the name, the day honours the soldiers of the
wars. In Canada, people remember all soldiers, but pay special
attention to the major conflicts in the country’s history:
• World War One
• World War Two
• The Korean Conflict
• The War in Afghanistan
fought in past wars. It is celebrated in many British Empire
countries including Britain and Canada. It is also celebrated in
countries like France and the United States. It is November 11th,
the final day of World War One. The official moment of
recognition is on the eleventh month, on the eleventh day, at the
eleventh hour, at the eleventh minute. During this time, a
moment of silence is observed.
Remembrance Day is also called Armistice Day or Veterans' Day.
The name Armistice comes from the agreement at the end of the
First World War, November 11, 1918. Veterans' Day is another
name, and it is used to honour the veterans, people that fought in
the wars. This name is used in the United States.
Regardless of the name, the day honours the soldiers of the
wars. In Canada, people remember all soldiers, but pay special
attention to the major conflicts in the country’s history:
• World War One
• World War Two
• The Korean Conflict
• The War in Afghanistan
Canada at WarIn the First World War, Canada fought as a Commonwealth
country to protect Britain. This was the first chance for Canada to
show its independence and military abilities. The most important
battles included the gas attacks of Ypres, the mud of
Passchendaele, and the Canadian success at Vimy Ridge. Around
650, 000 Canadians fought in World War One.
In The Second World War, more than 1,000,000 men and women
fought for Canada. They fought around the world in battles in
Europe, Asia, and Africa. Canadian soldiers fought the Nazis, the
Italians, and the Japanese, and they helped save Britain and
France from defeat. The Canadian army was especially significant
in the liberation of the Netherlands.
Two other important wars were the Korean Conflict and, most
recently, the war in Afghanistan. As well, Canadian soldiers have
fought in United Nations peacekeeping missions. Remembrance Day CeremonyThe Remembrance Day ceremony follows a traditional pattern,
with three important sections: First, “The Last Post” is a military
song played at the end of the day when soldiers go to sleep.
Next, the moment of silence is observed. The moment of silence
is often broken by canon shots. After that, the bugle plays
"Reveille", which is the traditional soldier song for the beginning
of the day. Depending on the location, there are also speeches
and other types of music. The ceremony usually lasts about an
hour. Most cities host a ceremony at the cenotaph or war
memorial. The PoppyThe poppy is a red flower worn on
Remembrance Day. It commonly grew
in many of the European battlefields during
World War One. It was made famous because
of a poem written by Canadian John McCrae. The poem is called
“In Flanders Fields”, and it is usually recited during the
Remembrance Day ceremony. The poppy is sold by war
veterans for a donation. People wear the poppy on their clothes
for two weeks leading up to Remembrance Day. The poppy
should be worn over the heart.
country to protect Britain. This was the first chance for Canada to
show its independence and military abilities. The most important
battles included the gas attacks of Ypres, the mud of
Passchendaele, and the Canadian success at Vimy Ridge. Around
650, 000 Canadians fought in World War One.
In The Second World War, more than 1,000,000 men and women
fought for Canada. They fought around the world in battles in
Europe, Asia, and Africa. Canadian soldiers fought the Nazis, the
Italians, and the Japanese, and they helped save Britain and
France from defeat. The Canadian army was especially significant
in the liberation of the Netherlands.
Two other important wars were the Korean Conflict and, most
recently, the war in Afghanistan. As well, Canadian soldiers have
fought in United Nations peacekeeping missions. Remembrance Day CeremonyThe Remembrance Day ceremony follows a traditional pattern,
with three important sections: First, “The Last Post” is a military
song played at the end of the day when soldiers go to sleep.
Next, the moment of silence is observed. The moment of silence
is often broken by canon shots. After that, the bugle plays
"Reveille", which is the traditional soldier song for the beginning
of the day. Depending on the location, there are also speeches
and other types of music. The ceremony usually lasts about an
hour. Most cities host a ceremony at the cenotaph or war
memorial. The PoppyThe poppy is a red flower worn on
Remembrance Day. It commonly grew
in many of the European battlefields during
World War One. It was made famous because
of a poem written by Canadian John McCrae. The poem is called
“In Flanders Fields”, and it is usually recited during the
Remembrance Day ceremony. The poppy is sold by war
veterans for a donation. People wear the poppy on their clothes
for two weeks leading up to Remembrance Day. The poppy
should be worn over the heart.
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