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The Story of the Symbolic Poppy
The poppy seed can lie for years before it spouts nodding buds and then blooms four crumpled petals. It is a vivid mix between red and orange in color. These simple flowers grew en mass over the grave sites on the Western Front. They soon became a symbol associated with Veterans.
In the 1920’s people began selling paper poppies made to look like the wildflower. This provided assistance to ex-servicemen and their families. Today, the donations help build housing for seniors and support groups such as Meals-on-Wheels. People buy them to show their support for soldiers and their families. You will probably see someone selling them on Veterans Day, so help out if you can and wear your poppy proudly.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE POPPY GO HERE.
TO THOSE WHO ARE STILL SERVING ~ THANK YOU
Thank you to KBeau at Life in the Slow Lane for the reminder of the poppy flower.
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19 comments:
Thank you indeed, to all the men and women who served in the past and serve still.
What a lovely post! Thank you for reminding us all of WHO we need to thank for the freedoms we sometimes take for granted :-)
What a wonderful and beautiful post my dear! Very moving and just amazing! Now I know why I love Poppies so much :)
thank you.. this was a wonderful post...
GREAT POSTING!
Greatposting,I would like add Amen!
Deb...thank you for the history of the Poppy. This was a wonderful post and a 3cent stamp that was many moons ago!
Happy Veterans Day!
awesome - never heard that story before
Thanks for sharing this with me. I learned something new today..
I won't be getting a gift for cooking dinner for my married kids either, funny how that works!
Happy Veteran's Day!
Nice post.
Very neat! Thanks for sharing that information! :-)
Awesome post !!!
Caroline
Great informational blog, Debby! Thanks!...Christine
What a great post...
I never knew this, thank you!
There is some great symbolism with the poppy and our servicemen. I love poppies.
Thanks for the reminder of the reason behind the poppy flower. Poppies are my favorite flower. :)
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