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Understanding remembrance

Published: 7th November 2024
Updated: 11th November 2024

Remembrance Sunday takes place every year in November. Check out our topical talking point to discuss with your kids and an explainer on why remembrance is important.

Understanding remembrance

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.

 

Why is remembrance important?

Watch a quick FYI explainer video with your kids and learn about why remembrance is important from former Royal Marine JJ Chalmers.

 

Young FYI presenter Maya talks to former marine about the importance of remembrance.

What to talk about with your kids…

  1. Do you know why we wear poppies for remembrance?
  2. What do you think it means to be brave?
  3. Who do we remember on Remembrance Sunday?
  4. Why do we have two minutes of silence?
  5. If you could write a letter to someone who served in a war, what would you say?

TOP TIP – You can try asking these questions at the breakfast table or on the way to, or home from school.

 

Find out more!

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