Fireworks Night

What is Fireworks Night all about??

Fireworks Night, also known as Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, in the United Kingdom. Its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives that had been placed beneath the House of Lords. 

Celebrating the fact that King James I had survived the attempt on his life, people lit bonfires around London; and months later, the introduction of the Observance of 5th November Act enforced an annual public day of thanksgiving for the plot's failure. 

The present-day Guy Fawkes Night is usually celebrated at large organised events, centred on a bonfire and fireworks display and providing a celebration for communities to come together.

 

Following this year's display, 27 of us gathered in St Mark's Church Hall for refreshments and games.  There was a small 'scuffle' (just kidding) over the use of the UNO cards, but fortunately I had two packs available :-)

This was the sedate table, in comparison
to the noisy UNO tables :-)