VICTORY DAY IN EUROPE

WHAT IS VICTORY IN EUROPE DAY

• This day represents the victory over the Germans in World War II.
• On the 30 of April hitler committed suicide which resulted in the president giving the word to surrender and the treaty was signed in the 7th of May which is the day Europe celebrates including France.
• France was many of the countries that participated in World War Two.

HOW DO THEY CELEBRATE IT

• Schools, colleges and universities spend the period before May 8 focusing on the history of the Nazi oppression and World War II.
• Lessons related to this topic ensure that all generations know what happened during the war and why it is important to preserve everyone's rights in modern society
• Many people attend parades and church services on May 8 each year to celebrate the end of World War II and the freedom of France from Nazi oppression.
• They also sing patriotic songs and display the French national flag on their homes and public buildings.
• World War II veterans played an important role in the celebrations but many of them are now older and some are unable to perform a public role

COMPARE

• In Australia we celebrate ANZAC day which is to remember the Australian and New Zealand army corps that had Duded in all wars.
• It is similar to victory in Europe because that it has something to do with the war and the victory but also to remember the fallen.