05/22/2026
Did you know the red poppy became a symbol of fallen soldiers during World War I? ❤️ Today is National Poppy Day and the flower still serves as a symbol of remembrance, sacrifice, and honor for those who gave their lives serving their country.
This Saturday May 23rd, at the Wayland Farmers Market, we invite you to stop by with your family and make your own kid-friendly poppy flower craft using cupcake liners, pipe cleaners, and buttons. It’s a simple, no-mess, quick-craft, but a meaningful way to learn about the significance of the poppy, and create something fun together!
The poppy flower became a symbol of war casualties all thanks to a famous poem “In Flanders Fields,” written in 1915 by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, when he saw bright-red poppies blooming on the war-torn fields where so many soldiers had lost their lives. 💔
His poem was published in a London magazine and soon after, other publications in Allied countries also printed the poem. It was seen by two women, American professor Moïna Michael, and Frenchwoman Anna Guérin, who would both go on to play a huge role in making the poppy a symbol of remembrance, and ultimately, Memorial Day.
Since then, the red poppy has become a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. ❤️🇺🇸
