Noel+ wrote:Jolly O'Leary wrote:Noel+ wrote:The countdowns continue:
Greetings Christmas Friend! What is Bonfire Night?
My family always celebrates Bonfire Night in the midwest/south. Originally it was an English custom - but the Germans also have a similar tradition. Both sides of my extended family came together for the Nov 5 traditional date for us to build a huge bonfire, sing Christmas carols, roast marshmallows and enjoy a mini-family reunion. Since family travels at Thanksgiving & Christmas time many family members celerbated the event in their own town. Then at Christmas we shared the pictures. It's a pleasant stop on the road to Christmas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fawkes_Night
Ah, interesting, I did not know this was celebrated outside of England. Interesting though to wonder if historians don't have it backwards. That Guy Fawkes might have used the traditional bonfire night fires as cover for his illicit activities. Either way, it sounds like a nice time to get in the Christmas spirit. Sharing pictures at Christmas sounds like great fun!