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over a year ago
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Love them. If it's a really good display to music I end up quite emotional. Gutted im not going to the Dunfermline ones this year as they are always amazing |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Can't stand them.
Wonder how many people actually know why we have fireworks on the 5th of November anyway "
Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night and Firework Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, primarily in Great Britain. Its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605, 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.
Within a few decades Gunpowder Treason Day, as it was known, became the predominant English state commemoration, but as it carried strong religious overtones it also became a focus for anti-Catholic sentiment. Puritans delivered sermons regarding the perceived dangers of popery, while during increasingly raucous celebrations common folk burnt effigies of popular hate-figures, such as the pope. Towards the end of the 18th century reports appear of children begging for money with effigies of Guy Fawkes and 5 November gradually became known as Guy Fawkes Day. Towns such as Lewes and Guildford were in the 19th century scenes of increasingly violent class-based confrontations, fostering traditions those towns celebrate still, albeit peaceably. In the 1850s changing attitudes eventually resulted in the toning down of much of the day's anti-Catholic rhetoric, and the Observance of 5th November Act was repealed in 1859. Eventually, the violence was dealt with, and by the 20th century Guy Fawkes Day had become an enjoyable social commemoration, although lacking much of its original focus. The present-day Guy Fawkes Night is usually celebrated at large organised events, centred on a bonfire and extravagant firework displays.  |
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By *inkyHnSCouple
over a year ago
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love organized displays went to strathclyde park last year but cant go this year as we have a kitten and its her first fireworks so staying in and tv up loud so she doesnt get afraid
shops - would ban them |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hate them my poor dog is distraught and a couple of years ago I could hardly get her out of the house for weeks after. Unfortunately I am not at home tonight and apparently its armageddon all around 
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Love organised fireworks displays!
Dislike twats sticking them off left right and centre for weeks on end!"
I agree.
Love displays but they are too dangerous and noisy for everyone and anyone to be letting off |
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"Love them or hate them?
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I love them but it has to be organised ones. Like you Miss Dynomite the ones I saw in Disney were fantastic!
For the folks with dogs and cats that hate fireworks there is a thing call a Thunder Jacket and they seem to calm them down .
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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took some pics on my way back from work tonite, from the clyde...I slowed my shutter speed to get some nice shots(camera rested on the bridge)
I hate the noise...always have |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Bonfire night is my night in the family. I have a bbq, garden fireworks, few drinks and finish it off with a wee mini bonfire in the fire pit heating marshmallows. Great _iew, great company and we celebrate my old grannies birthday. Good family times  |
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