Guy Fawkes Day

Remember, remember the 5th of November.

The Gunpowder Treason and plot;

I see no reason why Gunpowder Treason

Should ever be forgot.

Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes,

Twas his intent

To blow up King and the Parliament.

Three score barrels of powder below,

Poor old England to overthrow.

 Guido Fawkes

This day commemorates the aborted 5th of November, 1605 attempt by Catholic dissidents to blow up the House of Lords. Guy Fawkes Day and Bonfire Night are traditions we came to love while in England. Children with effigies of Guy Fawkes beg money from passersby, and the night is filled with bonfires and fireworks.

 A penny for the Guy

 We remembered

 A rip-roaring bonfire

 The troops gathered

 There were recitations of poetry

 And roasting of marshmallows

The Colvers with their bonfire wood

This is our first attempt at celebrating Bonfire Night here at home. It was great fun and will likely become a tradition. That's all for now.

OXO

D.