The Story of Remembrance Day

November 11 is Remembrance Day. A soldier who has

served his/her country is called a veteran. Thirty-five
countries fought in World War I. They fought from 1914 to
1918. Canada fought in the war.
On November 11, 1918, the countries stopped fighting.
This meant that the war was over. Canadians were very
happy to hear about the end of the war. No more soldiers
would die in the war. The soldiers could come home.
People went out into the streets and laughed and danced.
They blew horns and whistles and rang bells. They sang
songs. They thought that there would never be another
war.
Canada was in three more wars: World War II, the Korean
War, and the Gulf War, as well as are Peacekeepers
around the world. On Remembrance Day, there are
special services around the country and the world.
Canadians remember and honour all the veterans from all
of the wars we have fought.
Every November 11 at eleven o'clock in the morning,
everyone stops whatever they are doing. People are silent
for one minute. This minute is to remember all the soldiers
who have died in wars and how we are thankful of those
who fought for our freedom.

The Story of Remembrance Day

1) When is Remembrance Day? Why do we celebrate on
this day?
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2) Why is it important that we celebrate Remembrance
Day?
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3) Make a connection to any experiences you may have
had with Remembrance Day, veterans, or wars.
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