National Forget-Me-Not Day

National Forget-Me-Not Day is observed every year on November 10 to pay tribute to soldiers who did not return from the battlefield or came home with severe injuries. The symbol of the holiday is the charming forget-me-not flower, which represents remembrance and longing for loved ones. In New Zealand, the day also honors relatives of those lost to Alzheimer’s disease.

History

The holiday was first established just after World War I when Judge Robert S. Marks declared November 10 a day of remembrance for those who suffered serious physical injuries in the war. Funds raised from the purchase and sale of forget-me-nots are used to support the needs of wounded veterans.

Interesting Facts

• During World War I, bomb explosions could be heard from as far as 140 miles away.
• Postmen delivered about 12 million letters to soldiers every week during the war.
• The youngest soldier in World War I was a twelve-year-old boy from Britain.
• After World War I, military surgeons were pioneers in developing facial plastic surgery.

How to Take Part

• Buy a bouquet of forget-me-nots and give them to a war veteran you know who was wounded.
• Donate to a charitable foundation that supports war veterans.
• Volunteer with organizations that help veterans and their families.
• Spread awareness about the holiday, learn about its history, and read about the bravery of soldiers during World War I.

When is National Forget-Me-Not Day in 2025?

National Forget-Me-Not Day is observed on November 10 each year.

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