On the 5th of Novemver 1605 Guy Fawkes tried to blow up parliament. Every year since, on this date, we burn his effergy atop a bonfire and call it Bonfire Night. More >

Like Chrstmas it has almost nothing to do with the intended celebration. It's just an excuse for a big fire and lots of fireworks.

I can't think of a year where I've not been to a bonfire. This year we went to my uncle's. Needless to say I took the camera and there are a few more pictures to follow.