Understanding remembrance
Published: 7th November 2024
Updated: 11th November 2024
What is Remembrance Sunday?
Remembrance Sunday takes place every year on the second Sunday of November.
It’s a day for the nation to remember those who sacrificed themselves for the country during both World Wars, as well as any conflicts since then. Many people gather at memorials, churches, cenotaphs (a monument to a person or people who are buried somewhere else) and other public places around the country. People get together in these places to remember those who died.
During this ceremony, a two-minute silence is held around the UK to focus people’s thoughts on those who served their country. Many people wear poppies that they pin to their clothing, as a way to remember.
