VE Day “celebrations”

I guess the same could have been said 75 years ago, 'so many people have died, lost loved ones, lost their homes and jobs, and we are still at war with Japan, now is not the time to celebrate', but the nation wanted to recognise the fact that the sacrifices had resulted in peace for the future, in Europe at least. I don't think we should ever underestimate those sacrifices or cease to be grateful for our nation getting through it, so much gets forgotten with the passage of time.

I don't think it matters how you remember and continue the thankfulness, whether a quiet prayer inside, or a joyful flag waving socially distanced event, you do what is right for you. For those enjoying having a small event to organise to take their minds off what is happening to the world right now, and especially involving the children in making history real, I'm all for encouraging it!

I think that you abu. Any cause for spreading a bit of happiness and cheer at this time is surely to be welcomed and I'll be joining in with my neighbours on Friday. We've organised a neighbourhood picnic on our front lawns and we will raise a glass to give thanks to all of those who gave so generously in WW2 and to those who are giving so generously now. I can't see how having a picnic on your front lawn is a bad idea at any time tbh.

We have the flag my husbands parents flew from their home in 1945.
We have contacted the owners of the house and they are going to fly it for the anniversary.

My DD lives in a village with a very active ‘help your neighbour scheme’. They are Decorating their front Garden, dressing up and putting a table in the street, where people can help themselves to cakes A lot of elderly neighbours have received help. Marshalls will be organising social distance when they take the food.

She has said that this pandemic has brought out the absolute best in the village. The newsletter going out to neighbours about the day says ‘ this current generation owes such a lot to the people who sacrificed so much for us. We hope you will see this as and any help you have received, as a thank you for all you have done for us”.

I think it is wonderful. It is not a celebration, more a thank you gesture and acknowledgement. There village is one of the fortunate ones which have been able to keep everyone safe.



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I will observe the silence on Friday but not interested in doing anything else if I’m honest

Yes we're in the middle of pandemic. Thousands have very sadly died but millions of us are doing our part to help contain the virus. Why not, metaphorically ‘get together’ to remember? We’re all (12 households) planning to observe the silence at 11 am by standing on the lane outside our respective properties. In the afternoon we’ll have tea/? and cake individually at a distance, a social chat at a distance and also help celebrate a neighbour’s 30th birthday as a surprise - at a distance. Life has to go on and after 6 weeks isolation we all need human contact albeit 6’+ away!

I'm putting my flags ( small plastic ones kept for Jubilees etc.) in the front window and watching the TV celebrations. Nothing else planned in my road although there are " "celebrations" in other parts of town.

I will quietly remember all those who served and those who lost their lives but will not be out celebrating in the street.

I remember lots of street parties in my home town for the 50th anniversary of VE Day. We had to get a special license from the local council in order to close off part or our road. It was a wonderful day, with everyone coming together to celebrate.

However, I do question whether, under the current circumstances, it's the right thing to do ...? I do totally appreciate that with everyone having been in lockdown for several weeks, that many may feel the need to lighten the mood so to speak, and have something to look forward to. But, with so much sadness and misery for so many families, due to Covid19 deaths, it seems a bit insensitive to be celebrating ...

On the other hand, speaking as one whose family has been touched by this dreadful virus, with the death of a family member on my husband's side of the family, I do also believe that life goes on, and things need to be celebrated. I'm just not sure that during a lockdown is the right time to be out having street parties. I'm sure most people would be sensible, but we all know that some would take it too far, and completely flout the lockdown regulations

We are doing this

I ve never heard of people celebrating VE Day other than the original day,
If my town has celebrated its passed me by