Preparing for VE Day: Wednesday 6th March

Good morning Hedgehogs and Happy Wednesday.

Friday is a very special day. It is the 75th anniversary of V.E. day -  V.E. stands for Victory in Europe. It celebrates the end of World War 2, which was 6 years long.

On the first V.E. day, on 8th May 1945, everyone in the UK had street parties and celebrations. They were so relieved the fighting was over and that the soldiers, pilots and sailors could finally come home. 

In London the streets were crowded and the Royal Family and the Prime Minister waved to people from Buckingham Palace.

On Friday, people all over the UK will be celebrating again to mark 75 years since the end of the war.

You can find out a bit more here.

Today's blog is full of ideas to help you to celebrate V.E. day and learn a bit about life in the 1940s. 

There are some more photos here. 

Swing Dancing
The Charleston
Lindy Hop

A 1940s playlist
Some wartime songs with lyrics.


I hope you enjoy learning about V.E. day and please send us photographs of anything you do to celebrate!

love from Miss Nash