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Remembrance Sunday
noun
- the second Sunday in November, which is the Sunday closest to November 11, the anniversary of the armistice of 1918 that ended World War I, on which the dead of both World Wars are commemorated Also calledRemembrance Day
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Essex Police has defended its actions after Daily Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson said she was left “dumbstruck” by a visit to her home on Remembrance Sunday over a social media post.
The Queen, who is 77, cancelled a number of engagements a week ago after doctors advised her to rest, and missed Remembrance Sunday events at the weekend.
Over the weekend, Remembrance Sunday events were held across the UK as is traditional every year on the Sunday closest to 11 November.
As on Remembrance Sunday, two minutes of silence will be held on Armistice Day at 11:00 GMT.
Events and services take place around Armistice Day - 11 November - as well as Remembrance Sunday, and the poppy is a frequent sight throughout.
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More About Remembrance Sunday
What is Remembrance Sunday?
Remembrance Sunday is a U.K. holiday commemorating and honoring those who lost their lives in both World Wars and other conflicts.
Remembrance Sunday always occurs close to (and sometimes on) the day of the related observance known as Armistice Day, the anniversary of November 11, 1918, when an armistice agreement was signed halting the fighting in World War I.
Remembrance Sunday is often observed with memorial and religious services.
When is Remembrance Sunday?
Remembrance Sunday is observed each year on the second Sunday in November, chosen due to being the closest Sunday to the anniversary of the armistice on November 11.
In 2023, Remembrance Sunday will fall on November 12. In 2024, Remembrance Sunday will fall on November 10.
More information and context on Remembrance Sunday
Like Armistice Day, Remembrance Sunday is often a time of somber commemoration, observed with memorial services and wreath-laying ceremonies at gravesites and monuments.
A popular symbol to commemorate and honor veterans is the red poppy. Some wear white poppies to commemorate all victims of war and to symbolize peace.
In Canada, Australia, and other places, November 11 is observed as Remembrance Day, which also commemorates those who died in both World Wars. The name Remembrance Day is also sometimes used as another name for Remembrance Sunday.
In the U.S., the name of Armistice Day has been changed to Veterans Day, which now commemorates all veterans of the U.S. armed forces, especially those who died in combat.
What are some terms that often get used in discussing Remembrance Sunday?
How is Remembrance Sunday discussed in real life?
Remembrance Sunday is often observed as a time of somber commemoration.
Parliament confirms Big Ben will ring 11 times to mark Remembrance Sunday
— Calgie (@christiancalgie) November 4, 2021
Residents will have the chance to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice as Remembrance Sunday services return across Salford. https://t.co/o9JtwplkGj #RemembranceDay pic.twitter.com/Y1kui4MDD3
— Salford City Council (@SalfordCouncil) November 3, 2021
A Reminder that remembrance Sunday includes all conflicts since the two world wars. pic.twitter.com/AETs8p76Ph
— Alan Malcher (@MalcherAlan) November 1, 2021
Try using Remembrance Sunday!
True or False?
Remembrance Sunday is always observed in the U.K. on the second Sunday in November.
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