Halloween has passed and in a few days we will be able to celebrate Bonfire Night. Soon we will have our heads tilted to the sky watching the festivities and marvelling at the fireworks above.
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In Britain, Bonfire Night is associated with the tradition of celebrating the failure of Guy Fawkes’ actions on 5 November 1605. Its history begins when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords. Celebrating the fact that King James I had survived the attempt on his life, people lit bonfires around London; and months later, the introduction of the Observance of 5th November Act enforced an annual public day of thanksgiving for the plot’s failure.
Immortalised in this nursery rhyme, the Gunpowder Plot is introduced early into the young minds of children throughout the United Kingdom.
Remember, remember the fifth of November,
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
We 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.
If you want to join int he fun we have a few suggestions on when and where the see firework displays throughout Edinburgh.
Currie, Balerno and District Round Table Fireworks Display
Don’t miss the annual fundraising Currie fireworks display being held on Monday 5th November at George V Park.
Tartantastic Fireworks Extravaganza Shows
A huge event, all for charity, held at George Heriot’s School and Heriot’s Rugby Club grounds on Friday 2nd November and Sunday 4th November. To buy tickets visit http://www.sla-india.org/news/fireworks-extravaganzas-2018/
Fireworks at Dobbie’s
A great celebration of food and fireworks for all the family on Friday 2nd November.
Fireworks and Bonfire Night 2018 at Hopetoun House, South Queensferry
Saturday 3rd November sees Hopetoun House host ‘The Greatest Fireworks Show on Earth’ and it’s bound to be another sell out event.
The Edinburgh Evening News has also come up with a few suggestions and ideas of places to enjoy fireworks. https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/here-s-your-2018-guide-to-edinburgh-s-bonfire-night-fireworks-displays-1-4821931
Wrap up warm and have a fantastic Bonfire Night!
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