Holocaust Memorial Day is observed on January 27th to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. The Holocaust refers to the genocide of approximately 6 million Jews and others by Nazi Germany between 1933 and 1945. The lesson objectives are to learn about Holocaust Memorial Day 2008 and create a piece of work to mark the occasion. The students will learn about what the Holocaust was, when and where it took place, who was responsible, and who suffered as part of 7 million European Jews being killed during this period. The poem excerpt emphasizes that remembering the past is important to prevent future atrocities and that individuals can work to promote justice, truth, freedom and plant seeds of generosity.