T.V.O. Kids Hosted Breaks: The History of Remembrance Day!

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[Solemn music plays]

DESCRIPTION: In the T.V.O. Kids studio, Gabrielle wears a red T.V.O. Kids sweatshirt with a red poppy pinned on the left. She has short black hair. Behind Gabrielle is a shelving unit, a solar system mobile, and a lime-green chair with cushions on top.

GABRIELLE: Do you know the history of Remembrance Day? It's a special day in Canada where we celebrate and remember all the brave people who went to war to protect us and keep our country safe. Every year on November eleventh, people wear red poppy flowers, stand quietly for a moment, and join parades to honour these heroes. The red poppy became a symbol because it grew in the fields of Flanders, Belgium, where many tough battles happened during World War One. By joining in and wearing a poppy, you help keep their stories alive and show how thankful we are for their courage. So, this November eleventh, wear your poppy with pride and remember the important Canadians who helped shape Canada.