TODAY, March 23, marks one year since we were plunged into the first national lockdown.

And it has been chosen as the National Day of Reflection when people across the UK can remember those who have died over the past year and those who have been at the forefront of fighting the pandemic.

How are you marking this day? Have you put a yellow ribbon round a tree in your garden or decorated your windows with something yellow? Will you be observing the minute's silence at noon?

We would love to see your pictures and hear why you are marking this day.

Just fill in this quick and easy Q&A to send us your pictures.

Community answers

Are you celebrating the National Day of Reflection today?

"Send us your pictures of your window display or other memorials you spot"

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Andrew Perkins

Why are you marking this day?To raise Awareness on how great our NHS is, where else can you get such good healthcare without having to worry about paying for it :)

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South Wales Argus: Royal Gwent Hospital lit up for Covid remembrance dayRoyal Gwent Hospital lit up for Covid remembrance day

From Alison Harrison

Why are you marking this day?For all those lost and all those suffering, wether it be through loss, grief, loneliness and isolation. My husband and I lost our mums just before lockdown (not covid related) and we know how hard it’s been for everyone. We’ve all been effected in some way by the pandemic and things like this show we are together. Also for children who have adapted to these crazy times.

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South Wales Argus: Reflection and remembranceReflection and remembrance

From Helen Hyatt

Why are you marking this day?We lost a loved one and lots of other people lost loved ones too. It is a lovely and needed idea to stop and think about them all today.

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South Wales Argus: Our window poster for Covid Memorial Day.Our window poster for Covid Memorial Day.
South Wales Argus: Yellow ribbon around our garden tree for Covid Memorial Day.Yellow ribbon around our garden tree for Covid Memorial Day.

From Vicky Williams

Why are you marking this day?I lost my dad to covid 19 on the 24th of January. Life will never be the same again.

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South Wales Argus: Love the lostLove the lost

From Jennifer Wareham

Why are you marking this day?We have been touched by grief.

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South Wales Argus: Torn hearts and tired eyes,tears, quiet moments and questions of what if?With a pause, “I can do this,” I say to myself.“One step at a time,” words I heard as a child. I hear them again, I pick myself up, I smile for a moment,then gently look up.Torn hearts and tired eyes,tears, quiet moments and questions of what if?With a pause, “I can do this,” I say to myself.“One step at a time,” words I heard as a child. I hear them again, I pick myself up, I smile for a moment,then gently look up.
South Wales Argus: Gone Fishing.Gone Fishing.