[Gpdd] Re:[misc] Gpdd Digest, Vol 3, Issue 341 Bonfire night
Roy and Andrew Millea
curlywick_cavies at yahoo.co.uk
Sat Nov 6 08:55:30 EST 2004
In 1605, Guy Fawkes (also known as Guido - yes, really) and a group of
conspirators attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
He was executed and burned,
Bonfires are lit and fireworks set off on Nov 5 - Guy Fawkes day or
Bonfire night
Lots of noise and bangs to frighten small animals - except those who
roomed with my son. All night sessuions of Doom through surround sound
inured them to bangs and crashes. One night an exploding rocket went
off. I jumped and Mildred just looked at me as much as to say "Wimp" .
Some of the English have been known to wonder whether they are
celebrating Fawkes' execution or honoring his attempt to do away with
the government.
more at http://www.bonfirenight.net/gunpowder.php
Hope this helps - Roy
>From: "Janelle" <eythel at worldnet.att.net>
>Subject: [Gpdd] MISC - Bonfire Night
>
>I'm from the U.S. and have never heard of "Bonfire Night". Just what is it and what are you celebrating? Just curious!
>
>Warm wheeks, Janelle
>
>
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