Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday is celebrated every second Sunday in November in the UK. The holiday was created in order to honor the memory of military and civilian people who fell during the wars. People thank everyone who stopped the aggression and was involved in world peace.

History

War memorial Cenotaph is located in the UK in Whitehall. It was designed by Edwin Lutyens, a British architect. Initially, the monument was a temporary building and marked the end of the First World War. In 1920, the Cenotaph became permanent and became the official memorial of the United Kingdom. There are always a lot of people here on a holiday: they lay flowers and wreaths to it, hold commemorative marches.

Initially, the date was called Armistice Day: it concerned only those soldiers who fought in the First World War. After the Second World War, the King of England approved the proposal to commemorate the losses of both wars on this date, so it was given a new name and meaning. In 1952, the festival took a new turn and included various events, parades, exhibitions and much more.

Interesting facts

It is noteworthy that:

• red poppies represent the holiday. This is symbolic, because flowers bloomed on the battlefields after bloodshed;
• during the Second World War, the word “hamburger” could not be heard in the everyday life of the British, because it sounded too German. People called the dish simply – freedom steak;
• more than 64 million lives were claimed by the Second World War.

How to celebrate

Find out what events will take place in your city and take part in them. You can watch the live broadcast if it is not possible to visit the place. Gather with your family at the same table and honor the memory of the defenders of the world.

When is Remembrance Sunday celebrated in 2022?

Remembrance Sunday is observed on the second Sunday of November each year.

Observations