Canada Remembrance Day ? Popularly known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day or Veterans Day ? is a Commonwealth holiday to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war, specifically since the First World War. It is observed on 11 November to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918.
Canada Remembrance Day is observed on November 11th. It is a constitutional holiday throughout all of Canada except Quebec and Ontario. Canada Remembrance ceremonies attracted crowds in Canada and around the world to honor those who died while serving their countries. On November 11, Canadians wear poppies and collect at war memorials across Canada to pay tribute to those who died in war. At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the time the Armistice of World War I was signed in 1918, we examine two minutes of silence to remember.
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Remembrance Day in Canada is a holiday for federal government employees; for private business, provincial governments, and schools. Remembrance Day is not a public holiday. It is renowned as November 11, yet the parade and ceremonial events are carried out on Remembrance Sunday.
The day is celebrated to recognize the Barbadian soldiers who died fighting in the first and second world wars between 1914 to 1918 and 1939 to 1945.Several people wear artificial poppies on their clothes in the weeks before Remembrance Day. Red poppies represent the memory of those who died and white poppies campaigns for non-military interventions in conflict situations. On November 11, special church services are organized.