"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them."
- For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon
Remembrance Sunday in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth is the day we remember the soldiers who lost their lives serving the country they loved in numerous battles and wars including World War I, World War II and many other fights for freedom.
Throughout the month of November the Royal British Legion sells poppies for the poppy appeal. You can find people, often volunteers, selling poppies on most highstreets, supermarkets and even in schools and churches.
Why Poppies?
The Poppy has a strong connection to World War I, in particular Armistice Day, as they were a commonly seen along the Western Front growing on battle fields. Traditionally the Poppy is worn over the heart with the leaf pointing to 11 o'clock on the clockface. It is a personal choice to wear a poppy and it is not disrespectful to wear the poppy incorrectly as it is not commonly known of the etiquette of wearing a poppy.
Why 11 o'clock?
11 O'clock is significant as it was when the fighting in the First World War stopped, hence the term Armistice which means 'still' in Latin. At 11 o'clock there is also a two minute silence to reflect on the passing of members of the Armed Forced from conflict past and present.
Many things happen on Remembrance Sunday, the Monarch (Now King Charles III) will lay a wreath
All the information above has been taken from the British Legion Website, if you need or want more information please visit their website.
See you next week,
Kisses
Katie xx
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