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Title: Here you go Cathy (zero to do with CH) Post by Charlie on Nov 5th, 2003, 8:28am http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/guy fawkes.gif "A penny for the guy." Sorry kids. This is my thing every November 5th. I have no brain. PITA old Charlie |
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Title: Re: Here you go Cathy (zero to do with CH) Post by ClusterChuck on Nov 5th, 2003, 2:02pm on 11/05/03 at 08:28:44, Charlie wrote:
Charlie, if sex is a Pain In The Ass, ... roll over ... |
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Title: Re: Here you go Cathy (zero to do with CH) Post by cathy on Nov 5th, 2003, 2:35pm [smiley=hug.gif]...thanks Charlie...im letting off the fireworks on Saturday and will burn the Guy in honor of you! The tradition of Guy Fawkes-related bonfires actually began the very same year as the failed coup. The Plot was foiled in the night between the 4th and 5th of November 1605. Already on the 5th, agitated Londoners who knew little more than that their King had been saved, joyfully lit bonfires in thanksgiving. As years progressed, however, the ritual became more elaborate. Soon, people began placing effigies onto bonfires, and fireworks were added to the celebrations. Effigies of Guy Fawkes, and sometimes those of the Pope, graced the pyres. Still today, some communities throw dummies of both Guy Fawkes and the Pope on the bonfire (and even those of a contemporary politician or two), although the gesture is seen by most as a quirky tradition, rather than an expression of hostility towards the Pope. Preparations for Bonfire Night celebrations include making a dummy of Guy Fawkes, which is called "the Guy". Some children even keep up an old tradition of walking in the streets, carrying "the Guy" they have just made, and beg passersby for "a penny for the Guy." The kids use the money to buy fireworks for the evening festivities. On the night itself, Guy is placed on top of the bonfire, which is then set alight; and fireworks displays fill the sky. The extent of the celebrations and the size of the bonfire varies from one community to the next. Lewes, in the South East of England, is famous for its Bonfire Night festivities and consistently attracts thousands of people each year to participate. Bonfire Night is not only celebrated in Britain. The tradition crossed the oceans and established itself in the British colonies during the centuries. It was actively celebrated in New England as "Pope Day" as late as the 18th century. Today, November 5th bonfires still light up in far out places like New Zealand and Newfoundland in Canada. Cathy :) |
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Title: Re: Here you go Cathy (zero to do with CH) Post by cathy on Nov 5th, 2003, 2:37pm If you want to know more.... http://www.bonefire.org/guy/index.php Cathy |
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Title: Re: Here you go Cathy (zero to do with CH) Post by brain_cramps on Nov 5th, 2003, 3:00pm First time I've ever heard of Newfoundland referred to as a "far out place". Far-away or isolated, but not a "far out place". Guess that would depend on how much "screech" you drink and how many dead cods you kiss! :P Apologies to any Newfie clusterheads out there (didn't notice any on the map). grant |
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Title: Re: Here you go Cathy (zero to do with CH) Post by Charlie on Nov 5th, 2003, 5:14pm Thanks Cathy and Co. My screwy interest in this stems from reading a book by Antonia Fraser called "Faith and Treason.” It's largely the story of Catholic recusants and what seems a bizarre story of the elaborate lengths they had to go to deal with the then protestant kings and queens and their misplaced hope that James I was going to go easy. No matter which side was in charge it was a tough row to hoe. We never learn. Religious fanaticism is deadlier today, on the evening news, and makes life more uncomfortable. >:( Nice idea burning politicians in effigy. Lots of fuel for the fire here. ::) Charlie |
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