Bonfire Night

Last week end we attended the Bonfire night at BIS where Paige goes to school. BIS being a British school there are traditional celebrations which we have never had the chance in celebrating.

Traditionally in Britain once a year bonfires are lit to celebrate "Guy Fawkes Night". Originally known as Gunpowder Treason Day, the celebration can be traced directly to the events of the 5th November 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot was caught guarding a hoard of explosives placed beneath the House of Lords and arrested. Celebrating the fact King James 1 had survived the assassination attempt, bonfires were lit around London and now the day is a public day of thanksgiving for the plot's failure.
Leading up to the bonfire Paige's class was involved in making "Guy" out of paper which would be thrown on the fire at the Bonfire night.

The evening started out with lots of games which Paige had a good time playing then we headed to the bonfire where "Guy" was thrown onto the fire and the night ended with a display of fire works.

Its always interesting to celebrated other countries traditions and even more interesting doing the research to find out the reason where the celebrations first started.

Picture: Paige taking part in the lucky dip

Paige having a go at the hoop throw game

"Guy" ready for the bonfire

Paige and her friend Jessica

The bonfire

Bernadette, Paige & Ben

Paige and Ben


Guy on the fire

The fire works

More fire works