Armistice day is a holiday celebrated on November 11^th every year to remember and salute the soldiers who fought in World War I. Many countries like Belgium and Germany celebrate Armistices day. The word “armistice” means an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time: a truce. In World war I, armistice is generally correlated to the agreement between the Germans and the Allies to end the war on November 11, 1918 at Compiegne, France.

Many countries around the world pause in a moment of silence to honor and remember the men and women who have served. Canadians in particular pin a red poppy on their shirt since the poppy is the official representation of remembrance during the two weeks before November 11^th. Different countries have also renamed Armistice Day to titles like Veteran’s Day, Remembrance Day, and Poppy Day. Armistice Day has left a special feeling in people’s hearts as they continue to show respect for veterans.