The dos and don’ts of wearing a Remembrance Day poppy
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The dos and don’ts of wearing a Remembrance Day poppy
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The dos and don’ts of wearing a Remembrance Day poppy
Description
November 9, 2014
REGINA – <a href="http://globalnews.ca/news/1657461/demand-for-poppies-grows-as-remembrance-day-nears/">Millions</a> of poppies have already been distributed in Canada this year, but not everyone knows the some of the etiquette when wearing one. Here is a refresher:
<strong>You can wear a poppy wherever you like</strong>
Poppies are traditionally worn in front of the heart, but that’s not a requirement.
“Nobody is going to call you on where you are wearing your poppy,” said Cherilyn Cooke, provincial executive director of the Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command. “The fact that you choose to wear that poppy says a great deal about you, and it furthers our cause of remembrance and support of veterans.”
<strong>Leave your poppy at your local cenotaph</strong>
Dropping off poppies at cenotaphs following the Remembrance Day service has become a tradition. You should check with local bylaws to make sure that doing so is permitted.
<strong>Don’t put anything in front of the poppy</strong>
Even a Canadian flag pin is considered inappropriate. The legion stressed that the style of the poppy shouldn't change.
<strong>Poppies made from different materials are okay</strong>
So long as the style is maintained (shapes and colours), poppies made from any material is fine.
“Sometimes when I wear this one, I get the little brotherhood nod from other First Nations people because they recognize that as a First Nations poppy,” said Racelle Kooy, director of communications at the First Nations University of Canada, as she held up a hand-beaded poppy with a leather back. “I think it's a great opportunity to capture people's attention and remind them that there's a diversity in those who serve."
Although it’s her main poppy, she still donates every year to the poppy campaign.
<strong>Poppy keepers do just that</strong>
“[Poppies] tend to fall off your coat and we are aware of that,” said Cooke.
She said that redesigning the poppy to better secure it to clothing, such as adding a backing, would increase production costs.
“We would much rather see our money going to programs that support veterans and serving Canadian military,” she said.
However, there are ways to prevent poppies from falling off.
Poppy keepers, available at most legion branches, are small plastic tubes that attach to the back.
There is another option, added Cooke: “Say, 'Sis, I need to borrow your earrings for a minute,’ grab the backing off it and that's exactly what will work."
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Focus Saskatchewan: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women07:08 | May 28, 2023
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Focus Saskatchewan: Pueblo Chili Co.04:19 | May 28, 2023
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Focus Saskatchewan: University of Saskatchewan08:02 | May 19, 2023
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Focus Saskatchewan: Rare video game art07:18 | May 13, 2023
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Focus Saskatchewan: April 2223:01 | April 24, 2023
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Focus Saskatchewan: Political Panel08:21 | April 23, 2023
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Focus Saskatchewan: Saqib Shahab05:24 | April 23, 2023
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Focus Saskatchewan: April 1523:02 | April 17, 2023
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Focus Saskatchewan: Humboldt 5 years after the bus crash06:55 | April 16, 2023
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Focus Saskatchewan: March 2523:02 | March 30, 2023
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Focus Saskatchewan: The heart of Lang, Sask.08:13 | March 25, 2023
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Focus Saskatchewan: Political Panel08:13 | March 25, 2023
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Focus Saskatchewan: June 423:02 | June 21, 2022
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Focus Saskatchewan: Blank Book Project03:38 | June 5, 2022
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Focus Saskatchewan: The Human Cost15:24 | June 5, 2022
The dos and don’ts of wearing a Remembrance Day poppy
Description
November 9, 2014
REGINA – <a href="http://globalnews.ca/news/1657461/demand-for-poppies-grows-as-remembrance-day-nears/">Millions</a> of poppies have already been distributed in Canada this year, but not everyone knows the some of the etiquette when wearing one. Here is a refresher:
<strong>You can wear a poppy wherever you like</strong>
Poppies are traditionally worn in front of the heart, but that’s not a requirement.
“Nobody is going to call you on where you are wearing your poppy,” said Cherilyn Cooke, provincial executive director of the Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command. “The fact that you choose to wear that poppy says a great deal about you, and it furthers our cause of remembrance and support of veterans.”
<strong>Leave your poppy at your local cenotaph</strong>
Dropping off poppies at cenotaphs following the Remembrance Day service has become a tradition. You should check with local bylaws to make sure that doing so is permitted.
<strong>Don’t put anything in front of the poppy</strong>
Even a Canadian flag pin is considered inappropriate. The legion stressed that the style of the poppy shouldn't change.
<strong>Poppies made from different materials are okay</strong>
So long as the style is maintained (shapes and colours), poppies made from any material is fine.
“Sometimes when I wear this one, I get the little brotherhood nod from other First Nations people because they recognize that as a First Nations poppy,” said Racelle Kooy, director of communications at the First Nations University of Canada, as she held up a hand-beaded poppy with a leather back. “I think it's a great opportunity to capture people's attention and remind them that there's a diversity in those who serve."
Although it’s her main poppy, she still donates every year to the poppy campaign.
<strong>Poppy keepers do just that</strong>
“[Poppies] tend to fall off your coat and we are aware of that,” said Cooke.
She said that redesigning the poppy to better secure it to clothing, such as adding a backing, would increase production costs.
“We would much rather see our money going to programs that support veterans and serving Canadian military,” she said.
However, there are ways to prevent poppies from falling off.
Poppy keepers, available at most legion branches, are small plastic tubes that attach to the back.
There is another option, added Cooke: “Say, 'Sis, I need to borrow your earrings for a minute,’ grab the backing off it and that's exactly what will work."
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