Remeberance Day 2025
Remembrance Day
Last week, we had an informative assembly about Remembrance Day delivered by an inspiring man from the Royal British Legion who told us about:
Why should we have a Remembrance Day?
We should have Remembrance Day to remember and honour those who died for their country in various wars and to also remember those who lost loved ones in the war.
Why donate to the Royal British Legion?
We should donate to the Royal British Legion because the money donated helps fund various different causes to help the severely injured veterans and relatives of veterans.
Why do we wear poppies?
We wear poppies to show respect and remembrance to those who have sadly died at war and because poppies grew in battlefields showing that there can still be hope in places that have seen such sadness.
What do poppies represent?
The red on the poppies represents the blood of the soldiers involved in war as well as remembrance and sacrifice while the black represents the mourning of the relatives of soldiers who have died at war.
You may have noticed that many different colours of poppies are available but not know what they represent. The purple poppy is used to remember animals who died at war
While black poppies are used to represent African, Caribbean and indigenous soldiers. A white poppy however represents peace with yellow poppies symbolising success and prosperity and optimism for the future. And of course, the red poppy which symbolises respect and remembrance.
Remembrance Day takes place on the 11th day of the 11th month to correlate with the day the First World War ended, and 2 minutes of silence is usually held on this day to honour those who have died in conflict.
Eira: Kempt House
Remembrance Day
Why do we celebrate Remembrance Day?
Around the time of remembrance we take time to think about and respect people who not only died in the war but also people who fought and survived but were traumatised or injured. On the 11th of the 11th (November 11th) at 11 o’clock we mark 2 minutes of silence and stand together to respect the brave soldiers who gave up their lives for us. The Armistice, an agreement to end the fighting of the First World War as a tribute to peace, began at 11am on 11 November 1918. Armistice is Latin for stand (still) arms. To this day we mark Armistice Day around the United Kingdom. World War I caused an estimated 9 to 11 million deaths globally, which is why we take 2 minutes to respect all those people who not only died fighting but also from bombs and unsafe living, learning and working environments
How do we celebrate Remembrance Day?
Every year since 1919, many nations have paused on Remembrance Day (11 November) in memory of their fallen service people. There are many simple ways to honour their invaluable legacy – from attending a service to wearing a poppy, reflecting in silence, or donating to a veterans’ charity. In Jersey, Remembrance Day is a big deal because we are the only part of the UK to have been occupied during the Second World War. Every year we have a big ceremony where Guides, Scouts, St John’s ambulance, the Scout Band and lots of other island wide clubs come together on the closest Sunday to Remembrance Day and have two minutes together to respect the brave soldiers who gave up their lives for us. This year I was in the parade, and we read hymns and the national anthem.
Flo: Kempt House
