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When is Remembrance Day celebrated in Canada?
November 11
Name three things people do on Remembrance Day
People wear a poppy, march in parades, take a moment of silence, and put wreath on the war memorial
Do you know why 11Oclock is important on Remembrance Day?
Because the First World War ended at 11 a.m.
Do you know why people wear poppies on Remembrance Day?
To honor and remember Canadian soldiers who died in wars
What flower do people wear on Remembrance Day?
Poppy
Where do people lay wreaths on November 11th?
at cenotaphs
When did the First World War end?
1918
How many Canadian soldiers died in the First World War?
more than 60,000 soldiers
Why does the Royal Canadian Legion sell poppies?
To help veterans
Why are the words "Lest We Forget" on the wreath?
to remind us never to forget soldiers who died in the war
How long is the silence?
a moment
What is the name of the song played on the Remembrance Day?
The Last Post
Do all Canadians take the day off on Remembrance Day
False
