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Remember, Remember, The 5th Of November...
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Guy Fawkes Night (also known as Bonfire Night, Cracker Night, Fireworks Night) is an annual celebration on the evening of the 5th of November. It celebrates the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot of the 5th of November 1605 in which a number of Catholic conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London, England. It is primarily marked in the United Kingdom where it was compulsory, by Royal Decree, to celebrate the deliverance of the King until 1859, but also in former British colonies including New Zealand, parts of Canada, and parts of the British Caribbean. Bonfire Night was also common in Australia until the 1980s, but it was held on the Queen's Birthday long weekend in June in some states (e.g., New South Wales) and 5 November in others (e.g., Victoria). It is also celebrated in the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda.[1] Festivities are centred on the use of fireworks and the lighting of bonfires. http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...d/vendetta.jpg Colonial America This day was celebrated in the colonies and was called "Pope's Day". It was the high point of antipopery in New England. In the 1730s or earlier Boston's artisans commemorated the day with a parade and performances which mocked popery and the Catholic Stuart pretender. It was also the day when the youth and the lower class ruled. They went door to door collecting money from the affluent to finance feasting and drinking. http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...t/6d30451b.jpg Modern United States British Revolutionary War re-enactors observe Guy Fawkes Night on the first Saturday night in November, during the Revolutionary Field Days at various locations including Camden, South Carolina. The night has been celebrated for the past 11 years in the community of Westerly in the state of Rhode Island, U.S.A. http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q...r_vendetta.jpg Remember, remember the Fifth of November, The Gunpowder Treason and Plot, I can think of no reason Why the Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot. Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, t'was his intent To blow up the King and Parli'ment. Three-score barrels of powder below To prove old England's overthrow; By God's providence he was catch'd With a dark lantern and burning match. Holloa boys, holloa boys, let the bells ring. Holloa boys, holloa boys, God save the King! http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...i/vendetta.jpg (Reference - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fawkes_Night) |
I'm going to one of the local firework displays. Should be a fun night.
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I have never heard of this,thanks V for educating me once again:D
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What the Fawk. There's never cool events like this in my area.
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or go door to door carrying an effigy of the Guy asking " Penny for the Guy!" |
Oooo...I always forget about this.
I'll be watching V for Vendetta tonight in honour. |
Merry Guy Fawks Day/Night.
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Remember when you were young How the hero was never hung Always got away Remember how the man Used to leave you empty handed Always, always let you down If you ever change your mind About leaving it all behind Remember, remember, today Don't you worry 'bout what you've done Don't feel sorry 'bout the way it's gone Remember when you were small How people seemed so tall Always had their way Remember your ma and pa Just wishing for movie stardom Always, always playing a part If you ever feel so sad And the whole world is driving you mad Remember, remember today Always remember, the 5th of November. |
i was at work till 11 pm..
plus it was raining here in NZ so there wasnt much happening over here. Me n Rick...[the bar manager]...stood out on the back balcony of our job n watched all these sky rockets going up n fizzing out too early cos it was wet..that was funny to see..!! we were cussing all them peeps out there having fun while we were stuck at work.. to make us feel we were a part of what little action there was going on we started lighting matches n throwing them onto the golf course from the balcony..n we were making fire cracker sounds.. yeah yeah...we needed to get a life..!!:o we cant leave the site till all the patrons leave n the fuckers were still there when i told Rick i was getting security to walk me to my car to get my jumper.. then pissed off home instead.. i txted him when i got home n sed goodnight.. u don't want to see wat he txted back ..'giggles' |
Catherine wheels look great. Really top notch.
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Watching V for Vandetta right now ^^
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British Revolutionary War re-enactors observe Guy Fawkes Night on the first Saturday night in November, during the Revolutionary Field Days at various locations including Camden, South Carolina. The night has been celebrated for the past 11 years in the community of Westerly in the state of Rhode Island, U.S.A. I never knew this, thanks for the education, V!!! |
Wait.....today's the 6th
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Totally missed this thread. It was a good day. Went to an event the town was holding. They tend to have these large events to discourage people setting bonfires and fireworks off at their houses. Less complications that way.
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true hero...
people brainwashed with "loyal" feelings, well, they can't understand heroes like him... they'll keep obeying their queens, kings, presidents who "rule" them |
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bonfires and a tale about Guy Fawkes, with the ending: 'and that was a TRUE STORY!' oooooo:eek:
...I am sure to retain my genius fun mom status with that:o Happy V DAY:) |
The whole of India celebrates Guy Fawkes Day today, because by some very queer yet pleasant coincidence, it is Diwali day here today.
8:35 PM right now, on our Diwali night, and I can hear the continuous bursts and thundering of firecrackers everywhere in the city. Right now, I am waiting for the puja in my home to end before I head out with my firecrackers. Happy Guy Fawkes Day, all of you. Hope you will have as much fun as I am going to, in a bit. |
Well i know what movie ill be watching tonight. Dont think enough people around me know about the story of Mr. Fawkes for me to go around lighting off fireworks.....but I still might.
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"November 5th, a day when we celebrate the failure of a terrorist plot by a Catholic extremist by burning his effigy & detonating tiny bombs." - Simon Pegg
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Wait.....today's the 6th
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I remember as kids we used to do the whole "penny for the guy" thing and making bonfires. Luckily I don't need to do much now cos I live next to a park that has a public firework display every november 5th I can just stick my head out the window and enjoy.
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