Today I want to write about an important day,celebrated in many countries.
In Great Britain and in Commonwealth countries this day is called 'Remembrance Day' and is celebrated
on the 11th of November because the armistice was signed at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This is a day to commemorate the soldiers that died during the World War I.
On the 7th of November 1919 King George V remembered all the armed forces who were killed during the war for the first time.
This holiday is also called Poppy Day because of the poppies that are red flowers chosen as a symbol of
the soldiers' blood.
Instead in the USA this is also an important day but is called 'Veterans Day' and commemorates the people who served and still serve the homeland.
In Italy the same holiday also known as 'Day of National Unity Day of the Armed Forces' is celebrated on the 4th of November in honor of the armed forces. But since 1977 has not been a public holiday.
That's all for now.
I'll be right back soon! Have a wonderful day!
Paola.
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