Will you be celebrating Guy Fawkes night?
By oldchem1
@oldchem1 (8132)
November 4, 2010 9:51am CST
Tomorrow (5th November) in the UK is 'Guy Fawkes Night' or 'Bonfire Night'.
This goes back to1605, when thirteen young men planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament along with the king of the time - James1. Among them was Guy Fawkes, Britain's most notorious traitor.
Thankfully (or some may disagree) the plan (known as the Gunpowder Plot) was foiled and that night - November 5th, 1605 - bonfires were set alight to celebrate the safety of the King. Since then, November 5th has become known as Bonfire Night. Since then the event has been commemorated with fireworks and bonfires and burning models of Guy Fawkes on the bonfire.
When I was younger some children would go around the streets, carrying "the Guy" they have just made, and beg passersby for "a penny for the Guy." to buy fireworks for the 5th.
Penny for the Guy is not as popular now but you still see the odd 'guy' outside pubs and the like, but I think the kids would be a bit miffed if they only got a penny today!!
Our celebrations were a small affair and held last night as it was the only night my son in law was off; we travelled to my daughter's to celebrate her new baby's first Bonfire Night - not that she was very aware of it.
We had a small bonfire with jacket potatoes cooked in the embers and hot dogs and burgers and just a few fireworks ( we only bought 2 small boxes for £10 I think that far too much money is wasted on fireworks!, we had a lovely time.
On Saturday if the weather is decent I may go into the city to watch the council display from Lancaster Castle, how will you celebrate it?
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@Memnon (2170)
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8 Nov 10
ell, I've missed the boat on this, but I'm all for a re-enactment. Alternatively, perhaps some of the current attendees (and the many who barely attend) would like to offer their services as live 'Guy'. It would also fit with the current round of spending cuts: show that Parliament were 'doing their bit'.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
9 Dec 10
Hiya chem,
Have to say that we don´t celebrate it living here. Although there are enough Firework Displays throughout the Year itself.
I was there in Spirit with I don´t who (grin). But the most important things is that my thoughts were in England. I did get a bit sad I always do sob.
Glad to see that you still celebrate it as well even in moderation.
We ourselves were not allowed to go asking for a Penny for the Guy but we did make the best Guy we could but no one ever saw it except ourselves of course.
Being Kids we managed to make the most of what there was. Not too bad either I must say.
I love November the 5th and I think it´s a great idea that Children still know about it or should learn about it.
Question on the Television yesterday to someone of about thirty odd in the Street if he knew who John Lennon was and he said some Group that´s just come out? (grin). That´s why I think History is so important regardless.
Great stuff gal keep those Fireworks coming he he he.
Being Kids we managed to make the most of what there was. Not too bad either I must say.
I love November the 5th and I think it´s a great idea that Children still know about it or should learn about it.
Question on the Television yesterday to someone of about thirty odd in the Street if he knew who John Lennon was and he said some Group that´s just come out? (grin). That´s why I think History is so important regardless.
Great stuff gal keep those Fireworks coming he he he.
@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
9 Dec 10
Hiya chem,
Well it´s true because I was laughing to myself when he was asked and he said after scratching his Chin in thought "some new Group"?
They know who the "Beatles" are and were but not John Lennon on his own. They also don´t know lot´s of other Singers and they are not so way back either. Wait for it of course they did not knew who Mozart was. One said a "a foreign Guy"? Well in one aspect he was right but he did not know that he was the Worlds best Composer and Musician of all times.
It was funny to hear what other People think sometimes.
Takes all to make a World does´nt it. Nice to see that they are teaching younger Kids about John Lennon. To think we used to see him on the Television sigh. My favourite however was Ringo Starr wonder if he is History Books as well?
They know who the "Beatles" are and were but not John Lennon on his own. They also don´t know lot´s of other Singers and they are not so way back either. Wait for it of course they did not knew who Mozart was. One said a "a foreign Guy"? Well in one aspect he was right but he did not know that he was the Worlds best Composer and Musician of all times.
It was funny to hear what other People think sometimes.
Takes all to make a World does´nt it. Nice to see that they are teaching younger Kids about John Lennon. To think we used to see him on the Television sigh. My favourite however was Ringo Starr wonder if he is History Books as well?
@joey_matthews (8354)
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4 Nov 10
I will be celebrating guy fawkes/ bonfire night with my parents, wife and children at their house. They have a bigger garden and they have had a small firework display every year so i enjoy going there and watching it even though i moved out years ago. Its nice to catch up with family on fun events and all celebrate it together. To me bonfire night is more about watching a firework display and seeing a lit fire some years.
@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
• United States
4 Nov 10
I've never heard of that. But as another myLot friend knows I'm interested in global traditions especially ones that I have connections to in my family tree.
You are right that no child would be happy with a penny now days, thankfully my kids are young and don't know how little of an amount that really is.
We eat alot of potato's here as they are cheap this time of year and shoot 10lbs for $2.50 is a steal compared to the $1+/lb for other produce. So I'm curious if you have a link to how you make your jacket potatoes or could PM me your recipe.
@oldchem1 (8132)
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4 Nov 10
Cooking Jacket Potatoes on a Bonfire
You have to wrap the potato in aluminium foil first.
Using a long stick - or similar long stick-type thing - shove the potato gently into the bottom of the burning heap of your bonfire. Don't fling it madly at the top of the bonfire, or anyone standing around the other side might get mildly peeved. Or worse.
You can cheat by semi-cooking it first in a microwave. But it's not highly recommended.
Don't lose your stick. You will want to retrieve the potato, at some point, possibly about forty-five minutes later. You'll also need gloves to open the foil, unless you really aren't very fond of the skin on your hands.
You'll be wanting a bit of salt and butter on the potato.
Pas
@o0jopak0o (6390)
• Philippines
5 Nov 10
"Remember, remember the 5th of November. The gunpowder, treason, and plot. I know of no reason why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot"
I have known about him because of this movie.
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I have known about him because of this movie.