Remembrance Day is a significant day in the United Kingdom and many other countries around the world, it's a day to honour and commemorate the contribution and deaths of thousands of men and women who fought in the World Wars and other conflicts around the world. 

This day marks the armistice between the Allies and Germany on the 11th of November 1918.

At 11am, the Allied powers signed a ceasefire agreement with Germany, and the first World War was brought to an end after the deadly four years. 

Every year on the 11 November at 11am, a two-minute silence is held to remember and honour those who lost their lives serving in the two world wars and other conflicts. 

The tradition of the two-minute silence originated a year after Armistice day (1919),  when King George V arranged two-minute silence on the 11th of November at 11 am.

Out of  respect, people bow their heads and reflect on those who sacrificed their lives in service to their country. 

Poppies are commonly worn from the last Friday of October until the 11th of November and they were first worn as a symbol of remembrance to all of the people who died in World War I. 

Poppies symbolise remembrance and death; they are now worn in remembrance of those who have died serving in the two world wars and other conflicts around the world. 

Poppies grew due to the artillery shells that encouraged the growth of the dormant poppy seeds that later grew and developed into poppies on the desolate land and even on the cemeteries. 

It costs at least one pound for the traditional paper poppy and the money that is raised goes towards service charities, the most well known being the Royal British Legion. 

The Poppy Appeal is the Royal British Legion's fundraising campaign that is held every year during the period of Remembrance.

Donations to the Royal British Legion provide imperative support to serving and ex-serving individuals and their families; they receive care and assistance with recovery.

Remembrance Day is a significant day to reflect on the importance of cherishing peace and to foster an immense sense of gratitude.

It is important to acknowledge those who have fought for peace and those around the world who are still fighting for peace by supporting and standing with them.