Remember, remember the 5th November! The famous anniversary of the Gunpowder plot celebrated by many in back gardens and parks everywhere...
It’s that time of year once again when all over the UK the skies become alive with vibrant firework displays and when communities come together to celebrate this time honoured tradition.
There is something really magical about Bonfire Night isn’t there? Friends and families wrapped up warm, outdoors, huddled around a bonfire gazing with amazement at the spectacular colours sparkling in the sky and all the smells, bangs and whizzing noises that go with them!
And then there’s the food! The jacket potatoes wrapped up in foil, marshmallows and sausages toasted on the fire... and what about Parkin cake? All that ginger, treacle, oatmeal and syrup. Lovely!
Yes, Bonfire Night is definitely one of my favourite UK traditions. But why do we have fireworks and the effigy on Bonfire night?
Well, the fireworks serve as a reminder of the gunpowder that Guy Fawkes hid in the cellar of Parliament in 1605 and the Guy itself is burned in celebration of the fact that Parliament was not blown up and that the King was not killed.
Children everywhere are captivated by this celebration and I’m sure many of us big kids have some special memories of going to fireworks displays, looking up at the sky in awe and making circles in the sky with sparklers too.
While I was out enjoying the local display with my family last night I couldn't help but be reminded by the chill in the air and all the people donning hats, gloves and scarfs of the fact that Christmas is now the next big occasion in my diary. Yes, winter is officially here, there's no more denying it! Time to start planning those stocking fillers...
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