So, for those that don’t know, in the UK (and perhaps other parts of the world), Guy Fawkes Night is a national holiday celebrated on the 5th November, every year. It celebrates, or rather, commemorates the capture of Guy Fawkes in 1605, who was caught trying to blow up the Houses of Parliament, to kill the then king, James I, because James I was protestant and Guy Fawkes was catholic (yes, religious extremism existed long before 9/11). This is the same guy who V from V for Vendetta is based around. Anyways, British schoolchildren are taught all about this and although no one really thinks about what we are *actually* celebrating, the holiday is still one of my favourites ^_^

For the holiday itself, lots of firework displays are put on and hundreds and thousands, if not millions, of people across the country brave the Autumn cold to attend the displays and go ‘oooh’ and ‘aaah’ at the fireworks! It’s really quite cool ^_^ The holiday is also more commonly called Bonfire Night, but I don’t like this term… because we’re not celebrating because of bonfires… and most firework displays don’t even have a bonfire, so I think Guy Fawkes is more fitting!

Here is the poem you have probably heard a thousand times before, but it’s cute and about Guy Fawkes so I have to post it!

Remember, remember the fifth of November,
The gunpowder, treason and plot,
I know of no reason
Why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot.

Anyways, I went to a firework display that was on the River Thames. It was really beautiful, quite cold but the fireworks were well worth it! Here are a few more pictures of them ^_^

*peace* <3