The wearing of poppies as a symbol of remembrance dates back to World War One, when these flowers blossomed amidst the battlefields where soldiers fell.
The poppy became widely recognized as a symbol of remembrance after the poem 'In Flanders Fields' by John McCrae highlighted its significance in honoring those lost to war.
During the Remembrance period, from the last Friday of October to November 11, many people choose to wear red poppies to show solidarity with fallen soldiers.
Different colored poppies signify varying messages: the purple poppy, for instance, honors animals that suffered during wars, supporting charities dedicated to their welfare.
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