Bonfire Night in the UK

So it's Bonfire night again - well strictly speaking it's not actually the big night which has been and gone, but judging from the explosions outside the window the general concensus here seems to be that tonight's the night to celebrate, set off all those BOGOF fireworks that the supermarkets have been flogging for weeks, and no doubt have fun of all sorts. Not me... Tonight for me is memorable for all the wrong reasons probably, it's a bonfire night like none other before it, here I am stuck on the sofa whilst my youngest offspring slumbers beside me, occasionally waking up with the bangs and the whizzes, and running a rather high ...  Read the complete review

whoop whoop!! bonfire night is here. November the 5th is without a doubt one of my favourite nights of the year. I just love everything about it. The hundreds of pretty fireworks decorating the sky, the smell of burning in the air or the heavenly taste of hot dogs eaten outdoors whilst watching the displays. When I was a little girl, bonfire night was always a big deal in our house. It was a time when all the extended family would gather together. We would watch my dad go up the garden with his torch and lighter and then with baited breath wait for the firework to begin. I have to say the fireworks were not very impressive at all one little pffft of green or ...  Read the complete review

Bonfire night in the UK What is it - In 1605, a group of Catholics (including the famous Guy Fawkes) were alleged to be conspiring to blow up the houses of parliament in London. Every year since then all over Britain, people have celebrated the 5th of Nov by burning bonfires and setting off fireworks. Effigies of Guy Fawkes are traditionally created by children who then wheel them round the streets in barrows etc, asking you to spare a "penny for the guy". Generally, the "pennies" are then used to buy fireworks and treats to eat. Unfortunately, bonfire night is not without its hazards. There are more callouts for the fire ...  Read the complete review

Bonfire night in the UK In 1605, a group of Catholics (including the famous Guy Fawkes) were alleged to be conspiring to blow up the houses of parliament in London. Since that night, all over Britain, we have celebrated by letting off fireworks and burning bonfires. It is also commonplace to hear the familiar phrase "penny for the guy" which involves children creating an effigy of Guy Fawkes to be burnt on the top of the bonfire. If you can spare it, be generous and give them some cash! I think that people either love of hate bonfire night, you either adore the bright lights and noises of the fireworks or despise them. I personally ...  Read the complete review

On November the 5th every year the uk celebrates the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot which took place in 1605,a number of Catholic conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, were alleged to be attempting to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London, England. We celebrate by lighting bonfires and setting off fireworks,which leaves the outside look eerie.Some children like to build a guy and ask "penny for the guy". Bonfire poem: Remember, remember the fifth of November It's Gunpowder Plot, we never forgot Put your hand in your pocket and pull out your purse A ha'penny or a penny will do you no harm ...  Read the complete review