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Join Michelle (Mish) Pattinson from VS Cakes for this live adventure as she creates this stunning 3D Poppy in Part 1 of the 3D Poppy & Cosmos sugar flowers LIVE tutorial.
The Poppy and World War I
The poppy has long been a symbol of remembrance and hope, but its association with World War I is particularly poignant.
Origins of the Poppy Symbol
The poppy’s association with war dates back to ancient Greece and Rome, where it was seen as a symbol of sleep, death, and rebirth. In the 19th century, the poppy became a popular motif in poetry and art, often representing the sacrifice and loss of war.
World War I
During World War I, poppies were abundant in the battlefields of Flanders, where the fighting was particularly intense. The flowers grew in profusion among the graves of fallen soldiers, creating a vivid and haunting landscape.
In Flanders Fields
In 1915, Canadian physician and poet John McCrae wrote the poem “In Flanders Fields” after witnessing the carnage of the Second Battle of Ypres. The poem’s vivid imagery and poignant message resonated with people around the world and helped to establish the poppy as a symbol of remembrance for the sacrifices of war.
The Poppy Appeal
In 1921, the British Legion launched the Poppy Appeal, a fundraising campaign to support veterans and their families. The appeal was an instant success, and the poppy quickly became a symbol of remembrance and hope for people around the world.
Remembrance Day
In many countries, Remembrance Day is observed on November 11th to honor the sacrifices of soldiers who have died in war. On this day, people wear poppies as a symbol of remembrance and to show their support for veterans and their families.
The Poppy Today
The poppy remains a powerful symbol of remembrance and hope, and it continues to be used to honor the sacrifices of soldiers and to support veterans and their families.
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