November 11, 2011 Sharif

[CaliforniaMama]

Originally Posted by DanaC

We call it Poppy Day because the British Legion always sell poppies at that time to raise money for the support they give to injured servicemen and their families. Originally the poppies were only sold on the day itself, nowadays they're sold for a couple of weeks ahead of time. People wear them in their lapels as a mark of respect.

I remember those! The vets used to be around selling those everywhere. I wonder why they don't do it anymore.