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What’s the Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Elsa finds another article that discusses the differences between the two holidays. She goes to the kitchen to get a drink and then continues to read. ‘On both Memorial Day and Veterans Day, it’s customary to spend time remembering and honoring the countless veterans who have served the United States throughout the…
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Elsa wants to have Tiffi and her friends over
That’s it! Elsa decides that she has to have some characters over for the weekend! It will be a lot of fun. First on her list to call is Tiffi. “Tiffi, how are you?” Elsa says. “Are you guys getting together for Memorial Day? The reason why I ask is because I would like all of you to come here for the weekend. The holiday…
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Tiffi makes some phone calls
The first phone call she makes is to Red Rabbit. “I am calling you because Elsa wants us to join her for Memorial weekend,” says Tiffi. “Would you like to make some phone calls with me. Elsa wants a count of how many will be coming.” “Sure, I’d love to go,” says Red Rabbit. I don’t have any plans yet so this will be…
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Tiffi and Misty discuss the holiday
The day is coming to an end. Tiffi is exhausted and has run out of fishies so she decides that it’s time to head home. She hasn’t heard from Misty yet so she must have had a very busy day too. She will call her after dinner tonight if she hasn’t heard back from her yet. “Hi Dad, I’m home,” says Tiffi. Mr. Toffee is getting…
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The poppy flower is a symbol of the holiday
Meanwhile at the other end of town Elsa continues to look for more information about this holiday. She is very happy that she spoke to Tiffi and they will all get together with her for the weekend. There seems to be some connection between Memorial Day and the poppy flower. She finds an article and begins to read why they…
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The poppy symbol spreads abroad
There is quite a bit of information about the poppy symbol. Wow! To honor all veterans Elsa decides to have some poppies on hand the day of the parade for all her character friends. ‘The wearing of the poppy was traditionally done on Memorial Day in the United States, but the symbolism has evolved to encompass all veterans…
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Elsa reads one more article
Elsa looks at the time and she can’t believe that she has been sitting here in front of the computer for 4 hours already! She has got to close the laptop, but curiosity gets the better of her. She has to read more about this poem. ‘John McCrae, a famous Canadian poet and artist, wrote “The Flanders Field” which is also one…
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Kimmy is coming home today
Back in Candy Town, Tiffi is up bright and early. She is very excited because Kimmy is coming today. She grabs something to eat and says goodbye to her father as she runs out the front door. She arrives at the dock right on time. There is Kimmy! Tiffi jumps up and down with excitement. She hasn’t seen her sister since she…
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It’s time to leave
Those couple of days go fast, and today is the day that they are going to see Elsa. Tiffi gets up bright and early and wakes up Kimmy. They pack up their belongings and eat a quick breakfast. “Not so fast, my girls,” says Mr. Toffee. “Let’s clean up the dishes and we still have to pack up some food that we are bringing to…
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How 4 other countries remember their fallen troops
Elsa has everything organized for her guests. The food for the BBQ is in the refrigerator. She has a chef coming to cook the food. Fruit and veggies are also in the refrigerator. She has some time to see if there is anything else about this holiday that she can find on Google. She wonders if other countries celebrate this…
