Reply To: Do You Put Out A Flag On American Holidays?

No – I am Canadian. Canadians are not as outwardly patriotic as Americans and not many display flags at any time. The only time you see a few is on July 1 – Canada Day (our version of July 4). However, most Canadians wear red poppies (sold by the veterans from the Canadian Legion – our version of VFW) throughout early November until November 11. I just watched the Remembrance Day service from Ottawa – held on the grounds of the capital. After the service and the laying of all of the wreaths, the veterans and the rest of the public line up and place their poppies on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.