How do I make poppies for a Remembrance Day memorial?
I would like to make a Remembrance Day popup memorial park in my front yard. I was looking to hang poppies in the big trees but haven’t been able to find any in stores. Maybe some on stakes in the ground, crosses with poppies in the centre; a sign explaining that this is the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War. I need some quick ideas for projects, as Remembrance Day is fast approaching. Thanks for your ideas.
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Here's a picture of the front of my house.
What war, why poppies, where are you from??
Kelli,
This is a historical event, that any number of people will commemorate.
Those who are older will recall their grandparents always purchasing poppies to remember those who served and died in World War I. Many of their friends who served suffered irreversible effects or death, due to the Chlorine gas the Germans used against the Allied troops.
The casualties of that War were staggering. Their children and grandchildren were taught the significance of the poppy, and many incorporated them into their landscapes, in this country, and in Europe, Canada, etc.
I applaud Joyce's efforts in remembering those who served.
Hi, Joyce, given the time of year, your decorations will depend upon the weather conditions. If crepe paper would survive, you could fashion giant poppies from them, or a wreath of poppies. Your idea is a reminder of Flanders' Field.
Perhaps you could locate or create helmets similar to those who served during those years.
I think your efforts are a valuable statement to remember those who served, and the sacrifices they made. God bless you!