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Q: Why do we have the two minutes of silence on remembrance Day?
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How many minutes of silence do you have on remembrance day?

Remembrance is celebrated in the (British) Commonwealth. Observance usually includes a silence at 11am on November 11th, which is when the armistice was signed in 1918. Depending on the country, the silence can be either one or two minutes.


When do you hold the two minute silence on remembrance day?

11:00 am


When is remembrance day and when is it celebrated?

How to Celebrate Remembrance DayStep 1Buy a poppy. These can be bought everywhere from charity shops to people selling them on the street. All you have to do is leave a donation.Step 2Observe the two minutes of silence at 11am on the 11th November. This is officially one minute remembrance for each of the two wars. There are religious services held immediately after the silence, but remembrance is also held in work and at public places.Note that Remembrance Day is the name given to this observation in the UK. In the US, it is called Veterans' Day.


What are three things you should know about remembrance day?

in the two minutes of silence, first minute means the dead soldiers and the last minute means the the soldiers in war at this minute


Is it ok not to stand for two minutes on remembrance day?

No go to church


What do you do on remembrance day?

On Rememberence Day we Wear poppies To show our respect to those who died in the War, We also hold a Minute or two on silence.


Why did armistice day become remembrance day?

I'm just wondering if you are mixing Remembrance Day up with Remembrance Sunday. In the United Kingdom, although two minutes of silence is observed on 11 November itself, the main observance is on the second Sunday of November, Remembrance Sunday. Ceremonies are held at local war memorials. Along with a big parade in London.


What event happen on remembrance day?

the two minute silence and you wear poppies to remember the men women and soldiers who died in war


When was the first remembrance Sunday?

11th November, 1919, was the first date to have been recorded to have the Two Minutes Silence.


What piece of music marks the start of the two minute silent piece of music marks the two minute silence on remembrance day?

In the UK the Last Post is played. The beginning and ending of the two minute silence is also marked by the firing of a gun at the Horse Guards Parade.


What happens on remembrance day?

Nothing happened on Remembrance Day, Canadians just chose this day to respect the fallen and the fighters for our freedom. On the 11th day, of the 11th month, of the 11th hour, of the 11th minute, Canadians are asked to take a moment of silence for those who have fought and died for our freedom.


What time do we observe a moment of silence in honor of veterans?

We observe a moment of silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, i.e., 11:00am - the length of the period of silence is generally two minutes. Tigraine