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Have you ever been sorrounded by fireworks? Well, I was\u00a0last night. The reason is the annual bonfire night in UK to commemorate the failed coup that would have otherwise blown up the houses of Parliament in 1603.<\/p>\n

\"Bonfire<\/p>\n

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Bonfire night<\/a> started in 5th November 1603, as a celebration of the King\u00b4s safety.\u00a0As the story goes, a group of 13 men hired a mercenary called Guy Fawkes to help them kill\u00a0James I. Just like Elizabeth I, this king was not tolerant of Catholics, despite\u00a0having a\u00a0Catholic mother. It then became quite clear that many innocents would also die if the 36\u00a0barrels of gunpowder placed in the cellars of the Parliament\u00a0would be ignited. This also\u00a0included some Catholics. The group was betrayed, although it is now quite unclear if\u00a0the group would have been able to achieve their aims, even in they had not been betrayed.<\/p>\n

It was really interesting to see some beautiful fireworks right ahead of me, behind and to my right hand side as I made my way to the tube station\u00a0last night. Displays<\/a> were everywhere, as many clubs, associations and private people kept\u00a0lighting them all day\u00a0long.<\/p>\nNo share or id values provided for youtube shortcode.<\/strong>\n

Despite all the security headaches<\/a> that bonfires could pose,\u00a0I think we still find it here to be a nice excuse for a party or to do something different. One of the most distinguishable features is the mask that appears on V for Vendetta<\/a><\/em>, which global occupy protesters<\/a>\u00a0now use too. As a bit of fun, here\u00b4s an infographic on the mask and the different types of taches sported by different characters and personalities.<\/p>\n

\"Bonfire<\/p>\n

Some traditions are still carried out today. For example, the cellars of the Houses of Parliament are still checked on that night. The festivities in the city of\u00a0Lewes<\/a> attract many tourists each year. In New England, in USA, the settlers brought this tradition with them in what they now call Pope Day.<\/p>\n

Remember, remember 5th November<\/em>…<\/p>\n

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