Remembrance Day (Intermediate)

November 11 is recognized as Veterans Day in the United States, while in Canada, it is known as Remembrance Day. In the official study guide, "Discover Canada," Remembrance Day is introduced as a federal statutory holiday. The guide explains that the day, November 11, commemorates the sacrifices of Canadians who have served and died in wars. It also connects the holiday to the poppy, which is adopted as a national symbol of remembrance.