Having British parents I have heard lots about the celebrations that happened on Guy Fawkes day, but this was the first time I celebrated it. We joined two other families as part of our wrapping up a tour of Britain. It was a beautiful fall night with a gorgeous pink and orange sunset, we walked to the lake and the kids loved the open space this empty conservation area offered us. One of the mum's read the story of this 400 year old event to everyone. As in keeping with the tradition the kids each made an effigy which were burned on the bonfire. We enjoyed baked potatoes, biscuits, british candy, toffee apples and cider. The sparklers were a huge hit, lighting up the early darkness. Keeping everyone awake on the ride home was a challenge but they are sound asleep with the sweet smell of fire in their hair!
Please to remember the
Fifth of November,
Gunpowder treason and plot.
And I see no reason
Why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot.
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