Symbols of Remembrance
What flower do people wear on Remembrance Day?
The poppy
What date is Remembrance Day in Canada?
November 11th
What do we call people who fought in wars?
Veterans
Who wrote the poem “In Flanders Fields”?
John McCrae
What song is often played at ceremonies?
“The Last Post”
What does the red poppy represent?
The soldiers who died in war / remembrance
At what time do people pause for a moment of silence?
11:00 a.m.
What is the name of Canada’s national military?
The Canadian Armed Forces
What is the setting of the poem?
A World War I battlefield in Belgium
What can you do during the moment of silence?
Stay quiet and think about those who served
Where do poppies grow that inspired the famous poem?
In Flanders Fields
What war ended on November 11, 1918?
World War I
What is a “peacekeeper”?
A soldier who helps keep peace in other countries
What item does the poem say “blow between the crosses”?
The poppies
What is one way schools honor Remembrance Day?
Assemblies, readings, or wearing poppies
What color center does the Canadian poppy have?
Black
What does the word “remembrance” mean?
Remembering and honoring those from the past
Name one country Canada fought alongside in World War II.
Britain, France, or the United States
What are “the larks” doing in the poem?
Still bravely singing, flying above the guns
What is one way to thank a veteran today?
Say thank you, write a card, or attend a ceremony
Why do some people wear a white poppy?
To represent peace and remembrance for all victims of war
What animal is sometimes shown carrying messages during the war?
A pigeon
Who was the famous Canadian nurse known for helping soldiers in World War I?
Edith Cavell
What promise do the living make in the poem?
To hold the torch high and remember the fallen
What does “Lest We Forget” mean?
We promise never to forget their sacrifice