Guy Fawkes night

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Yes , I was dog sitting my grandsons dog last Saturday evening and no fireworks around, last night some around our area but sprocker totally unfussed.
I think it could be because many people simply cannot afford to see +£20 wasted in a space of minutes when it could be spent on food etc. In South Africa fireworks were banned for a long period and only allowed at public displays. In my opinion over here fireworks should only be allowed at organised events. I saw with my own eyes what happens when fireworks are in the hands of irresponsible people.
 
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In my opinion over here fireworks should only be allowed at organised events.
Couldn't agree more. Failing that, they should only be allowed on specified dates. Years ago you would only hear fire works on two or three nights a year. Now it seems to be every night for two or three weeks at this time of year, plus Diwali, New Year, Chineese new year, Aunt Gretta's birthday ........
 
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I have no problem with folks celebrating Diwali or Chinese New Year as to those it’s no different to celebrating Guy Fawkes, which when looked at objectively is a strange tradition, neither religious or spiritual. Having been to Diwali festivals in India, Bhutan and Leicester they are great fun with fireworks, dancing, and great street food. Beat Guy Fawkes hands down.
 
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I have no problem with folks celebrating Diwali or Chinese New Year as to those it’s no different to celebrating Guy Fawkes, which when looked at objectively is a strange tradition, neither religious or spiritual. Having been to Diwali festivals in India, Bhutan and Leicester they are great fun with fireworks, dancing, and great street food. Beat Guy Fawkes hands down.
One of the few countries in the first world that has a day named after a terrorist and it is celebrated! maybe we should bring him back? :LOL:
 

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