Poppy day or Armistice day. Nov 11. I think, or is it revisionist history, that it related to the poppies growing on soldier's graves during the First World War which lead to the poem. I do remember that it was McCrae who wrote the poem, "In Flanders Fields" - we had to memorize it in grammar school (in November, of course!). Beyond that I'm guessing. I don't remember whether it started in "The Empire", went the other direction (which seems doubtful) or was more wide spread. Anyone else know?
Tim From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 1:18 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: [tips] attn: Commonwealth Tipsters I could swear that while growing up on the Caribbean Island of St.Lucia,we had a holiday called Poppy Day and we actually sold poppies. Obviously,it must have been a British thing.Is this same as Armistice day or Veterans day as celebrated today in the U.S? And why a poppy flower? Anything to do with opium? Sleepless in Daytona. Michael Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
