Nov 11, 2026
November 11th is Remembrance Day(Canada) and Veterans Day (USA). Canadians remember the fallen in two world wars and Americans honor all military both living and deceased. For both countries it is a solemn moment of reflection and thanksgiving.
The holiday began as “Armistice Day” on November the 11th 1919, the anniversary of the end of the first World War, which took place at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Ceremonies of remembrance are marked with moments of silence, reading of scripture, prayer (usually the Lord’s Prayer), parades of present and...