Remember, remember the 5th of November...
Remember, remember the 5th of November... Thousands of people every year get out their finest hats and gloves, wrap their scarves around their necks and with sparkler and toffee apple in hand, head to the local fireworks display. The 5 th of November, or as it is more commonly known, ‘Bonfire night’ falls this Saturday and people all over the country will watch as our skies light up with colour from Fire Crackers and Catherine Wheels alike, whilst toasting their hands near a bonfire. Each year we all get together to celebrate this event with great festivities, but where did the tradition come from? November 5 th commemorates the failing attempts of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot. Back in those days English Catholics were persecuted against by their ruler, King James the first. . In order to get revenge, a small group of conspirators took shape in a plan to kill hose who were disrespectful to the English Catholics, including ...