I was wearing my poppy a bit early this year and a new immigrant working at the donair place I was getting lunch at asked me if it was part of Halloween. At first I was taken back, but it felt pretty good to be able to explain to him what the tradition is about and why it's around. He was really interested and thought it was a great thing and asked if I had anyone special I was remembering so I got to tell him how my brother is in active duty and is in Afghanistan right now. Was a cool little bonding moment for two strangers.
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