Various activities and presentations are showcased during Remembrance Day. It is a special event in Canada often celebrated at the Ottawa’s National War Memorial. This celebration is started with the sound of the Carillion. Different distinguished personalities and special guest will march while the music is played on the background. Included are the Royal Canadian Legion, Ministers of the Crown, Canadian forces, associate state assistant and Ottawa diplomatic unit. The national Anthem “O Canada” is played. The Canadian Flag will be showcased in various locations in the venue. Like other armed commemorations, people will offer poppies on the Unknown Soldier’s tomb. Garlands are also placed on the foot to show remembrance of mothers who have children sent to fight abroad.
The United States also have a similar event like the Remembrance day which they call as the Veteran’s Day. Both days are celebrated for the soldiers who fought during World War One. Remembrance Day in Canada is a special day for central government workers but in some locations it is considered as general event. It is a Special Day in Ontario and Quebec while it is a general holiday for Western and Atlantic Canada.
The main reason for celebrating Remembrance Day is to honor those brave individuals who died in battle. It is also an opportunity taken by many to send gifts such as bears, cards, pictures and custom flags to those soldiers abroad. These tokens are send to show support and encouragement and are greatly appreciated by the soldiers who receive them.