Decorative Packaging

In 1915, inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields,” Moina Michael replied with her own poem: “We cherish too, the Poppy red, That grows on the fields where valor led, It seems to signal to the skies, That blood of heroes never dies.”  She then conceived of an idea to wear red poppies on Memorial day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. She was the first to wear one, and sold poppies to her friends and co-workers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need. Later a Madam Guerin from France was visiting the United States and learned of this new custom started by Ms.Michael and when she returned to France, made artificial red poppies to raise money for war orphaned children and widowed women. Shortly before Memorial Day in 1922 the VFW became the first veterans’ organization to nationally sell poppies. Two years later their “Buddy” Poppy program was selling artificial poppies made by disabled veterans. 

The patriotic wreath above is wonderfully accented with a huge ribbon bow.  To find custom bows  or patriotic ribbon similar to this one, click the ribbon link in the post and let them help you create your own bow for your occasion.