5th of November - also known as Guy Fawkes Night in the UK. It refers to a historical happening when this guy Guy Fawkes tried to blow up parliament on the 5th of November 1605. Apparently, the people were then encouraged to commemorate the occasion (or better said the King's escape!) with a celebration every year on the day, and it became a tradition that included bonfires and later fireworks. Officially, it all happens on the 5th but of course if that's a weekday you also get big parties with lots of noise and a definite sulphury smell in the air on the weekends before and after. Still there are always some fireworks around the neighbourhood on the night, too.
Saturday, 7 November 2009
Day 309 - November 5
5th of November - also known as Guy Fawkes Night in the UK. It refers to a historical happening when this guy Guy Fawkes tried to blow up parliament on the 5th of November 1605. Apparently, the people were then encouraged to commemorate the occasion (or better said the King's escape!) with a celebration every year on the day, and it became a tradition that included bonfires and later fireworks. Officially, it all happens on the 5th but of course if that's a weekday you also get big parties with lots of noise and a definite sulphury smell in the air on the weekends before and after. Still there are always some fireworks around the neighbourhood on the night, too.
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