Does Remembrance Day glorify war? There are fears that a pro-Palestinian march in London on Saturday could disrupt a commemoration that some — but not all — consider sacred.
I was wrong not to wear a poppy says writer
Does Remembrance Day glorify war? There are fears that a pro-Palestinian march in London on Saturday could disrupt a commemoration that some - but not all - consider sacred.
What's happening?
Saturday is Remembrance Day in the UK. 11 November is the anniversary of the end of World War One in 1918. There will be memorial services across the country.
Many people will wear red poppies, which are sold to support veteransPeople who used to serve in the army. and soldiers' families.
The poppies are a reminder of those who have died in wars.
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The poppy became a symbol because wild poppies grew on the graves of soldiers killed in France in World War One.
Some people wear different-coloured poppies, such as purple for animals killed in war or white for peace. Others refuse to wear them at all because they think poppies make war seem like something we should celebrate, not mourn.
Does Remembrance Day glorify war?
Yes! Remembrance Day is bad because it makes us think of soldiers as heroes when in fact we should see them as victims.
No! Remembrance Day is good because it reminds us that war is a terrible waste of human life.
Keywords
Veterans - People who used to serve in the army.
I was wrong not to wear a poppy says writer
Glossary
Veterans - People who used to serve in the army.