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Red Poppy Day

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The story behind the red poppies on Veteran’s Day… did you know?

“I️ remember seeing men selling red poppies all over town around this time of year as a child – nowadays I don’t see them as much.

Today I saw a man selling poppies stop a lady and asked if he could re-position her poppy. While doing so he told that lady she should wear the poppy on their right side; the red represents the blood of all those who gave their lives, the black represents the mourning of those who didn’t have their loved ones return home, and the green leaf represents the grass and crops growing and future prosperity after the war destroyed so much. The leaf should be positioned at 11 o’clock to represent the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the time that World War One formally ended. He was worried that younger generations wouldn’t understand this and his generation wouldn’t be around for much longer to teach them. We must remember those from our current wars too!

For those that do not know, the eleventh day of the eleventh month is Veterans Day!

Click here to read more about the history of the Red Poppies

National Apple Day

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National Apple Day; a time to “mull” the many health benefits of this favorite fall fruit.  

You’ve probably heard that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” They can certainly help!  

Apples are an incredibly nutritious fruit that offer many health benefits. Due to their rich fiber and antioxidant content, apples can not only lower your cholesterol and high blood pressure, but also reduce your risk for Type 2 diabetes and strengthen your immune system. (Just be sure to eat the peels — that’s where most of the fiber tends to be.)  

“In-cider” info: The average American eats about 26 pounds of apples every year. It’s no wonder — their high fiber content makes us feel full longer, making them an “apple-solutely” satisfying snack.