Why do we seem to commemorate the end of WW1 but celebrate the end of WW2?

by mikimoo9

It seems when we had the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War a couple of years ago, the focus was on reflection and remembering. Why, with the recent 75th anniversary of VE day, was it mostly a celebration and party? Especially from a UK point of view where we were on the 'winning' side for both?

kondenado

A follow-up/add question.

Is it just my perception that the WWI is more "a thing" in UK rather than other countries?