But when did the red poppy became a national symbol of remembrance—and more interestingly, how did this particular bloom become the official Memorial Day flower in the first place? To explain ...

The poppy flower has long been associated with veterans and their service, but what does it symbolize and why? The flower is commonly used on both Veterans Day and Memorial Day as a symbol to ...

Does he speak for the majority - or are white poppies a valid symbol of remembrance? Theresa May, Jeremy Corbyn and former prime ministers Tony Blair and John Major wear the red poppy on ...

The poppy has a long association with Remembrance Day. But how did the distinctive red flower become such a potent symbol of our remembrance of the sacrifices made in past wars? Scarlet corn ...

It says that the red poppy is an emblem of remembrance and hope. It stresses it's not "blood" red or a sign of support for war and death. Neither should it be seen as a symbol of religion or politics.

In Ancient Egypt the poppy was emblematic of Osiris, the god of death. 8. They were a symbol for remembrance before WWI While most people know poppies for their association with WW1 and WW2 ...

A veteran makes a Scottish poppy wreath at Lady Haig's Poppy Factory (Picture: Poppyscotland). Did you know that not all Remembrance poppies look the same? Although the poppy is a universal symbol ...