NOVEMBER:SPECIAL DAYS AND EVENTS

REMEMBRANCE DAY

On the 11th day of the 11th month at precisely the 11th hour...

 

You might have seen people in the UK, or on television, wearing a poppy made of bright red paper in their lapel at this time of year. The Poppies are sold by the Royal British Legion to raise funds to support British service men and women of all ages. If you want to learn more about the meaning and history behind this celebration read this:

http://projectbritain.com/Remembrance.html

and visit this website to practise your listening and reading skills:

http://www.eslholidaylessons.com/11/armistice_day.html