Remembrance Day falls annually on November 11 to commemorate the end of World War I. The solemn occasion honors all those who fell in that awful conflict and indeed others who never returned home from other wars.
Towards the end of October and throughout the first week of November, it's commonplace to see people wearing artificial red poppies. But have you ever wondered why this flower is so symbolic of death and destruction?
In this gallery, we explore the reasons why the poppy was adopted as such a potent symbol of remembrance, but also detail why it carries a powerful message of hope and resilience. To learn more, continue reading.