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Originally Posted by llcj
I've been sitting here (in Canada) trying to think of an instance when some sort of commercial promotion has been done in association with Remembrance Day and I just can't come up with one. Remembrance Day remains largely a solemn event untouched by consumerism, jingoism, or boosterism. This is something I greatly appreciate.
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The lack of commercialism around Remembrance Day very much impressed me when I moved to Canada. People wear the red poppy and stand in the snow for Remembrance Day outdoor ceremonies in Veterans Park.