The Remembrance poppy
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What it really means
In early November many people wear a small red paper poppy to remember those who died in wars, ahead of Remembrance Sunday on the 11th. You buy one for a small donation to the Royal British Legion. Wearing one is a personal choice, and not wearing one is fine too.
Chinese explanation
每年 11 月初，许多人会佩戴一朵小小的红色纸罂粟花，以纪念战争中逝去的人，为 11 日的纪念星期日（Remembrance Sunday）预热。捐一点钱给皇家英国军团（Royal British Legion）即可领取一朵。是否佩戴纯属个人选择，不戴也完全没问题。
Example conversation
A: Why is everyone wearing a red flower?
B: It's a Remembrance poppy — for those who died in the wars. You can get one for a donation.
A：为什么大家都戴着一朵红花？
B：那是纪念罂粟花——纪念战争中逝去的人。捐点钱就能领一朵。
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