Remember, remember the fifth of November,
Gunpowder treason and plot
I see no reason why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot
Actually having to explain to people that this holiday is all about burning an effigy of a "guy" (as in Guy Fawkes) as a way to remember him for trying (and failing) to blow up the houses of parliament in 1605, makes this holiday seem well,....a little barbaric,... shall we say.....
And yet, it is just one of those great british traditions that I am compelled to share with my kids:)
So I give you Bonfire night - albeit a firepit and not a bonfire:) One of our neighbors even brought fireworks over!!
