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Why Do People Wear A Poppy? Remembrance Day History For Kids

Encourage young children to learn about the history Remembrance Day and why people wear a poppy in this educational Remembrance Day video! 

Discover the profound meaning behind the Remembrance Day Poppy with Isabelle MacNeil from CBC Kids News. 🌹

This emblem of peace and remembrance originated from the famous poem “In Flanders Fields” and has been a poignant symbol for over a century.

Each year, the Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Campaign helps support veterans and their families through donations collected from poppy distributions. 🎖️

The poppy also evolves in its significance with various colors representing diverse causes and memories—from traditional red to white for peace, and even purple for animals in war.

Kids News reporter Isabelle explores not only the poppy’s historical roots but also its contemporary relevance and the debates surrounding its usage today. ❤️

For more educational kids videos like this content, visit CBC Kids News YouTube Channel

Looking for educational resources for kids about Remembrance Day?

Check out our Remembrance Day Reflection Worksheet for Kid for a Remembrance Day activity. 🌹

Or learn more about Remembrance Day with this animated CBeebies educational Remembrance Day video 🎖️

 

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