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[i]Remember, remember, the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. We see no reason why Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot!"[/i] 
Many peoplel outside the UK probably have never heard of the festival called the Bonfire night, this thread is dedicated to the history and traditions of this typical English festival. |
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The history of Bonfire night 
The bonfire night is also called the Guy Fawkes night. Four hundred years ago, in 1605, a man called Guy Fawkes and a group of plotters attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London with barrels of gunpowder placed in the basement. They wanted to kill King James and the king’s leaders. [i]Why did Guy Fawkes want kill King James 1st and the king’s leaders?[/i] When Queen Elizabeth 1st took the throne of England she made some laws against the Roman Catholics. Guy Fawkes was one of a small group of Catholics who felt that the government was treating Roman Catholics unfairly. They hoped that King James 1st would change the the laws, but he didn't. Catholics had to practise their religion in secret. There were even fines for people who didn't attend the Protestant church on Sunday or on holy days. James l passed more laws against the Catholics when he became king. |
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[i]What happened?[/i] A group of men led by Robert Catesby, plotted to kill King James and blow up the Houses of Parliament, there the laws that governed England were made. Guy Fawkes was one the group. 
The plot was simple - the next time Parliament was opened by King James l, they would blow up everyone there with gunpowder. The men bought a house next door to the parliament building. The house had a cellar which went under the parliament building. They planned to put gunpowder under the house and blow up parliament and the king. Guy Fawkes was given the job to keep watch over the barrels of gunpowder and to light the fuse. On the morning of 5 November, soldiers discovered Guy hidden in the cellar and arrested him. The trail of gunpowder at his feet would never be lit. Guy Fawkes was taken to the Tower of London. He was tortured and questioned about the other plotters. To start with he didn't tell the soldiers anything about the plot. But, eventually he started to tell the truth. In celebration of his survival, King James ordered that the people of England should have a great bonfire on the night on November 5th. The event is still commemorated annually in England on 5 November by fireworks and burning ‘guys’ (effigies) on bonfires. The searching of the cellars of Parliament before the opening of each new session, however, was not instituted until 1678. |
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Every year on 5th November, the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, Guy Fawkes is remembered. Throughout England, towns and villages light huge bonfires, let off magnificent fireworks, burn an effigy (a homemade model of a man, like a scarecrow) and celebrate the fact the Parliament and James I were not blown sky high by Guy Fawkes. 
The effigy ( Guy )is made out of old clothes stuffed with paper or straw. It is a reminder of Guy Fawkes. 
The fireworks are a reminder of the gunpowder Guy Fawkes had hidden in the cellar of Parliament. |
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[i]Traditional Bonfire Night Food [/i] As well as burning effigy of Guy Fawkes, the bonfires are used to cook potatoes wrapped in foil and to heat up soup for the crowds that come to watch the fireworks 
The traditional cake eaten on bonfire night is Parkin Cake, a sticky cake containing a mix of oatmeal, ginger, treacle and syrup. 
Other foods include sausages cooked over the flames and marshmallows toasted in the fire |
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Children make a Guy by stuffing some old clothes with newspapers, craft a head out of material, and either draw a face on it or buy a special cardboard Guy Fawkes mask. For a few days beforehand children are pushing guys around in prams, push chairs and go-carts, saying 'A penny for the guy'. Adults then give them money - how much depends on how good the guy is. The money is then spent on sparklers, or at least it would be, if children were still allowed to buy fireworks in the UK, so it is probably spent on sweets instead. |
Fireworks The first fireworks were probably made in China, around 2,000 years ago. Chinese crackers, as they are known, are still used in China today to celebrate weddings, births and religious festivals - and to scare away evil spirits! The first recorded fireworks in England were at the wedding of King Henry VII in 1486. They gained popularity during the reign of Henry VIII and by Elizabethan times (1558-1603) there was a fireworks master. Queen Elizabeth I created this post so that someone would be in charge of organising firework displays for great occasions. James II even knighted his fireworks master after a particularly excellent show of fireworks at his coronation. |
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[i]Remember, remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason, why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot. Guy Fawkes, guy, t'was his intent To blow up king and parliament. Three score barrels were laid below To prove old England's overthrow. By god's mercy he was catch'd With a darkened lantern and burning match. So, holler boys, holler boys, Let the bells ring. Holler boys, holler boys, God save the king. And what shall we do with him? Burn him![/i] |
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[i]Guy Fawkes, Guy Stick him up on high, Hang him on a lamp post And there let him die. Guy,Guy,Guy, Poke Him in the eye, Put him on the fire And there let him die Burn his body from his head Then you'll say Guy Fawkes is dead Hip, Hip, Hooray![/i] |
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And here are some easy recipes that you can make at home on Bonfire night :cn08: :cn07: Bonfire Potato Dogs [i]A tasty bonfire snack or supper that can be made in minutes in the microwave[/i] [b]Ingredients:[/b] 4 medium baking potatoes six and a half ounce (180g) can of hot dog sausages 2 tsp. curry paste 4 oz. (125g) button mushrooms 1 oz. (25g) butter [b]Cooking Instructions:[/b] Scrub the potatoes and pierce with a fork Microwave on Full power for 18-20 minutes Wrap potatoes in foil while making filling Melt the butter in an oblong microwave bowl for about 30 seconds on Full power Stir in the mushrooms, cover and cook on Full for 2 minutes Stir in the curry paste and place the sausages into the mixture Cook for 2 minutes on Full power Cut open the baked potatoes and share the sausage and mushroom mixture between them 
Bombs on Sticks Toffee Apples [i]Scrumptious, crunchy toffee apples for the young and young at heart [/i] [b]Ingredients:[/b] 8 small apples, washed and stalks removed 8 fl. oz. (225ml.) water 1 lb. (450g) sugar [b]Cooking Instructions:[/b] Put the sugar and water into a microwave bowl and cook on Full power for 5 minutes Stir until sugar has dissolved then continue cooking on Full power until golden, about 17-20 minutes Meanwhile insert a 5-6 inch length of dowelling into each apple Remove toffee from microwave and stand for 2 minutes Dip the apples in the toffee mixture, using a spoon to cover the whole of the apples Hold the apples over the bowl to drain then stand on greaseproof paper to harden
Fireworks Fruit Punch [i]Great party centerpiece to serve your thirsty guests after standing round that hot bonfire[/i] [b]Ingredients:[/b] 1 pint (570ml) orange juice 1 pint (570ml) ginger ale 1 pint (570ml) bottle of liquid apple 1 pint (570ml) pineapple juice, unsweetened Selection of fresh fruit such as grapes, strawberries, apples and oranges [b]Cooking Instructions:[/b] Wash the fruit and arrange in a glass dessert or punch bowl Blend together the apple, orange and pineapple juice then pour over the fruit Chill thoroughly Chill the ginger ale, pour into the punch bowl and ladle into tumblers |
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[ 编辑 Poisonous 在 05-11-05 00:24 ]
Sofa for my darling light DD and bug jj 
sorry that I had to delete your previous replies…just wanna make things look a bit neater… 
and come one bug jj, you can enjoy your bonfire night with me~~~~~and my passionate hugs
wakaka sofa for myself
by the way, light, can you see the pics? cuz I’m not too sure, obviously I can see them, but how about you guys?
I can
thanks, very nice work!
Bishops Park Fireworks Display London
The Bishops Park fireworks display London event on Friday 4th November promises a stunning show of fireworks, as well as food and drink, a bonfire and other side attractions. Tickets are £5.00 on the night or £3.75 in advance, with free entry for kids under 5. Gates open at 6.30pm and the fireworks display starts at 8pm.
Brockwell Park Fireworks Display London
A pre-Bonfire Night fireworks display London event will be taking place at Brockwell Park on Friday 4th November, one of three fireworks displays from Lambeth Council. Visit the Brockwell Park fireworks display between 5pm and 9pm to kick off Bonfire Night weekend in South London.
Clapham Common Fireworks Display London
Fireworks and fun from 5pm onwards at a fireworks display at Clapham Common on Friday 4th November. Turn up for pre-Bonfire Night festivities and early evening fireworks in South London.
Kingston Fireworks Display London
Family fun and fireworks at Kingston’s Kingsmeadow Athletics Ground, where a spectacular fireworks display London event will be taking place on Friday 4th November. Gates open at 6.30pm with the fireworks display down to start at 8pm. Fairground rides and other attractions will be available all evening. Admission is £5.00 for adults, £3.00 for children under 10.
Streatham Common Fireworks Display London
Lambeth Council’s pre-Bonfire Night fireworks display will kick off Bonfire Night weekend at Streatham Common on Friday 4th November. The event takes place between 5pm and 9pm. Arrive early to catch the fireworks display.
Wimbledon Common Fireworks Display London
An evening of Bonfire Night festivities on Friday 4th November at Wimbledon Common, with two separate fireworks display events taking place as part of a larger fireworks display event. The first fireworks display will happen at 6.30pm, with a repeat fireworks display scheduled for 8.15pm. Gates open at 5.15pm and fairground attractions will remain open until 10pm.
Battersea Park Fireworks Display London
Saturday 5 November
Battersea Park, Albert Bridge Road SW11
Our Battersea Park Event promises to be an incredible night of entertainment with fire fountains and massive fireworks all set to a major sports themed sound track to celebrate our wins at the Rugby World Cup, the Olympic Games, the Ashes and qualifying for the Football World Cup 2005. With the bonfire being lit at 7:30 and the fireworks starting at 8:00 you’re guaranteed a long night of fun and fire here at Battersea Park.
South Bank - The Lord Mayor’s Show Fireworks Display London Event
One of the last opportunities to see a full fireworks display in London will be at the Lord Mayor’s Show on Saturday 12th November. Celebrating 800 years of London history, the Lord Mayor’s Show will end with a fireworks display along the South Bank, launched direct from a barge on the River Thames. The Lord Mayor’s Show fireworks display London event will begin at 5pm on Saturday 12th November.
还没决定去看哪个呢… 估计今天的是赶不上了…
[ 编辑 rainbow0506 在 05-11-05 01:33 ]
u guys are so lucky that you got the chance to have a splendid dinner and watch the fireworks…
love the background illustration of the Bonfire night…got more information from my darling pp…thanks darling…
by the way, are you gonna meet buggie darling soon?
what a pity of Guy Fawkes 