When Did Poppy Wearing Begin?

The idea was considered at a meeting in Port Arthur, Ontario (now Thunder Bay) and was adopted on July 6, 1921. Today, the Poppy is worn each year during the Remembrance period to honour Canada's Fallen.

When did the British start wearing poppies?

And even though Remembrance Day is a very British affair, the idea of wearing poppies actually originated in the USA during the 1920s. Poppies are sold in the UK by the Royal British Legion – except in Scotland, where they're sold by the Earl Haig Fund.

When was the first Poppy Day?

1 September 1921

The first 'Poppy Day' was such a success that demand far outstripped the supply of poppies made in France, so Haig needed to look for a British supplier.