Remembrance Sunday is a holiday held in the United Kingdom, also in other Commonwealth nations, as a day to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian service personnel in the two World Wars and later conflicts. It is held on the second Sunday in November. Cities across the UK host local ceremonies at their town's War Memorial; the service is attended by local dignitaries, ex-servicemen and women, members of local armed forces regular and reserve units, military cadet forces, as well as youth organisations such as the Scouts and the Boys and Girls Brigades.
Remembrance red poppies are a traditional symbol of Remembrance Sunday. They may be worn on the left side of your chest, made into wreaths, or attached to small wooden crosses. These remembrance poppies are sold by the Royal British Legion during their annual Poppy Appeal campaign in October and November, usually outside of grocery stores or department store entrances, to raise money for their charitable work helping the UK Armed Forces community.
I was able to experience Remembrance Sunday at my local church in St Andrews, Holy Trinity Church, which hosted servicemen and women from Leuchars Military Station.
