Guy Fawkes night

[Buckman]

Not sure about anywhere else, but no fireworks in our village last night. Nice quiet night unlike some city centres. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15264107/people-Bonfire-Night-fireworks-city-war.html

Did your pets and yourself have a quiet night.

 

[otherclive]

Not sure about anywhere else, but no fireworks in our village last night. Nice quiet night unlike some city centres. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15264107/people-Bonfire-Night-fireworks-city-war.html

Did your pets and yourself have a quiet night.

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.

 

[Buckman]

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.

 

[Beardy]

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 ........

 

[otherclive]

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.

 

[borderbilly]

All quite up here.

 

[Buckman]

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?

 

[RogerL]

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?

It's named after the "terrorist" but celebrated because the plot against parliament failed.

 

[Buckman]

It's named after the "terrorist" but celebrated because the plot against parliament failed.

How many other countries celebrated a failed act of terrorism by naming a day after the terrorist?

 

[RogerL]

How many other countries celebrated a failed act of terrorism by naming a day after the terrorist?

We don't want to be like every other country - we're unique!

 

[Beachball]

All quiet up here in North Yorkshire

 

[joanie]

Years ago out first dogs were terrified of fireworks, we would try everything to help them but it was no good. With my present dogs we would take them out into the garden when they were pups when the fireworks were going off and 15 years later they still take no notice of fireworks, thank goodness.
I don't understand people not going to a public display. When the kids were young we would go to the public displays where there would be terrific displays and then we would have a burger or whatever and a drink and we all enjoyed ourselves. That was when we lived in a big city , but now we live in a village and apart from about 15 minutes of fireworks it was quiet all night.

 

[Sam Vimes]

When we lived in Canada we bought a Cockapoo and used to take him to the Canada Day firework display in Ottawa. He loved it.

When we moved back to the UK and he flew over in cargo straight to quarantine for 6 months he was the much same old pooch when he came out except he got stressed out at firework time.

 

[izzy]

Up here in south yorks it starts at around 5.30 and is a continuous barrage until about 10 pm.
I don't mean the occasional bang, it is a low rumble like a distant artilliery barrage or thunder.
I didn't know that there were that many fireworks in the world

 

[Beardy]

Years ago out first dogs were terrified of fireworks, we would try everything to help them but it was no good. With my present dogs we would take them out into the garden when they were pups when the fireworks were going off and 15 years later they still take no notice of fireworks, thank goodness.

Got my last pup around April time, not many fire works that time of year. Instead I took her to a clay pigeon shooting club. Had a buttie and a coffee in the cafe there, then wondered round the shoot.
Shes mostly ok but did get a bit nervous when we were out for our evening walk last weekend and the fire works started half way round.

 

[Hutch]

Here is a breakdown of its historical and modern status:

• Historical Mandate: In the immediate aftermath of the foiled Gunpowder Plot of 1605, the English Parliament passed the "Observance of 5th November Act" (or "Thanksgiving Act") in January 1606. This Act mandated an annual public day of thanksgiving for the King's survival and legally enforced church attendance on November 5th.
• Repeal of the Act: The mandatory observance of the day was officially repealed in 1859 by the Anniversary Days Observance Act, as the religious and political tensions that had sustained the mandatory element lessened over time.
• Current Status: Today, Guy Fawkes Night is a traditional, cultural commemoration, not a government-dictated one. It is not a national public holiday or a bank holiday, and people do not get the day off work or school. Celebrations are generally organized by local communities, charities, or individuals, involving private or public fireworks displays and bonfires.

While the government no longer mandates the celebration, the tradition remains popular in the UK. The only official government-linked custom that still takes place is the ceremonial search of the cellars of the Houses of Parliament by the Yeomen of the Guard before the State Opening, to ensure no explosives are present.

 

[joanie]

some years ago , in fact a lot of years ago , I wrote to my local MP re . fireworks and he said that while the fireworks are only allowed to be so loud, they dare not make them any quieter as people would be looking abroard to buy fireworks which have no comtrols

 

[Buckman]

Here is a breakdown of its historical and modern status:

• Historical Mandate: In the immediate aftermath of the foiled Gunpowder Plot of 1605, the English Parliament passed the "Observance of 5th November Act" (or "Thanksgiving Act") in January 1606. This Act mandated an annual public day of thanksgiving for the King's survival and legally enforced church attendance on November 5th.
• Repeal of the Act: The mandatory observance of the day was officially repealed in 1859 by the Anniversary Days Observance Act, as the religious and political tensions that had sustained the mandatory element lessened over time.
• Current Status: Today, Guy Fawkes Night is a traditional, cultural commemoration, not a government-dictated one. It is not a national public holiday or a bank holiday, and people do not get the day off work or school. Celebrations are generally organized by local communities, charities, or individuals, involving private or public fireworks displays and bonfires.

While the government no longer mandates the celebration, the tradition remains popular in the UK. The only official government-linked custom that still takes place is the ceremonial search of the cellars of the Houses of Parliament by the Yeomen of the Guard before the State Opening, to ensure no explosives are present.

Why not name it Thanksgiving Day instead of Guy Fawkes? I wonder if he will be resurrected in a different form? 🤣 🤣

 

[Sam Vimes]

I think Thanksgiving Day would have been appropriate if he'd have succeeded.