Remembrance Day.

Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries since the end of World War I to remember the member of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty.
This day, or alternative dates, are also recognised as special days for war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth countries. Remembrance Day is observed in 11 November to recall the end of hostilities of World War I on that date in 1918. Hostilities formally ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month", in accordance with the Armistice, signed by representatives of Germany and the Entente. 

Remembrance Day is held on the second Sunday in November, which is usually the Sunday nearest to 11th November. A national ceremony takes place at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London. The Queen lays the first wreath at the Cenotaph.


Wreaths are layed beside war memorials by companies, clubs and societies. People also leave small wooden crosses by the memorials in remembrance of a family member who died in war.


Remembrance Day is also known as Poppy Day, because it is traditional to wear an artificial poppy.