What is the difference between Remembrance Day and Armistice Day? We have held a 2-minute silence at 11 o'clock on Remembrance Day (and at 11 o'clock on Remembrance Sunday) since 1919, when King George V asked the nation to stay silent so that "the thoughts of everyone may be concentrated on reverent remembrance of the glorious dead". People who have lost a loved one in service put small wooden crosses near war memorials around the country, and local branches of the Royal British Legion lay wreaths. Leading up to Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday we buy small paper "poppies" to show that we are remembering the sacrifices of those who died, and also to raise money to support serving and ex-Service personnel and their families. In addition, the second Sunday of each November is known as Remembrance Sunday, and church services remember our fallen soldiers while the King, members of the Royal Family, politicians and old soldiers lay poppy wreaths at the Cenotaph in London (near the Houses of Parliament). Originally declared a special day in 1919 by King George V to remember the soldiers killed in the First World War, now we remember soldiers from all wars who have given their lives.Īs the First World War was formally declared over "at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, we traditionally hold two minutes of silence throughout the Commonwealth on 11th November every year. Remembrance Day, or Poppy Day, is held in Commonwealth countries to remember members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty, as well as all those who have been involved with and affected by war and conflict. "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:Īge shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.Īt the going down of the sun and in the morningįrom "For the Fallen" by Laurence Binyon What is Remembrance Day?
spanning a wide range of ages and abilities, from toddlers to KS1, poppies to poetry, for fun and learning at home or at school. Explore below for our collection of colouring pages, crafts, worksheets, puzzles and printables. Get the children involved and help them to understand what Remembrance Day is all about with our collection of Remembrance Day activities for kids aged 2-11.
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