Strange that a Protestant nation should celebrate a Catholic plot to destroy its 'seat' of democracy over 400 years after it occurred and make a martyr out of someone who was then hanged, drawn and quartered by commemorating their demise by burning them at the stake.
Still, that's England for you.
'Remember, remember the fifth of November ...' everyone loves bonfire night or 'Guy Fawkes' as it's known here in Godzone. The capital, Wellington, spends upwards of $100,000 each year on a firework display so last night I watched it from my balcony (can't do that from RR). Not as good as last year was my verdict but I have no piccies from last year.
We're all under threat from the Blessed Helen that, if we don't behave and stop frightening dogs and setting fire to children each year, fireworks will not be allowed any more. I like Helen, she lives just up the road and I feel sorry for her because she never looks happy but she needs a make-over; the photo in the Wiki spread is both old and touched up.
Anyway, don't try to blow up your Government and don't frighten the animals.
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