'Remembrance Sunday'
Why Do We Have 'Remembrance Sunday'?
'Remembrance Sunday' is a very special day we hold in our hearts to remember and say 'Thank You' to all 'The Soldiers' who bravely fought in both 'World Wars'. There are troubles all around the world and we say ' 'Thank You' to all Soldiers who keep us safe today ...
'What Does War Mean'?
This is where two countries have disagreements, they get very angry with each other and fight.
Then both countries hold 'Peace Talks' to sort out their differences. They
all make 'Friends' and are 'Happy' again, we call this 'Love And Peace' ...
Why Do We Wear A Poppy'?
We wear 'A Poppy' to remember the brave people who helped keep us safe during the wars. A long time ago beautiful 'Red Flowers' grew on the fields where the countries had a great fight. Wearing the 'Poppy' shows that we remember the brave people and to say 'Thank You' ...
You will see 'Poppies' every where they are in all 'Shops', the 'Supermarkets'. People donate as much money as they can afford. "If you have not got a pound a penny will do," for every 'Penny Counts '...
This is called 'The Poppy Appeal' which is for 'The Royal British Legion',
they raise money to help 'The Veterans '...
'Who Are The Veterans'?
'Veterans' are people who used to be soldiers, sailors, or pilots. They worked very hard to keep us safe. Now, even though they do not wear their uniforms anymore, we remember and thank them for their bravery ...
What Is A 'Cenotaph'?
'A Cenotaph' is like a special statue where people like the Royal Air Force, The Army, The Royal Navy, The Emergency Services, Charity Organizations, and many more groups and people lay wreaths and poppies. A wreath is a circle made from poppies.
All this takes place on 'Remembrance Sunday'. It is a way to 'Remember' and say 'Thank You' for their 'Bravery' in both world wars, we call this 'Respect' and this keeps their 'Memory Alive' ...
Why Do We Have A 'Two Minute Silence' ?
We have a 'Two Minute Silence' to remember and honor the brave people who thought in wars to keep us safe. At 11.00 am all around the country where ever you are you could be shopping, playing football you will find everybody will stop what they are doing, to take part in the two minute silence.
During these two minutes, we stay very quiet and think about those who were very brave and helped to protect us ...
