November 5th is Guy Fawkes Day, also known as Bonfire Night. There are firework displays and basically just a fun time, all because of a man called Guy Fawkes and a number of other Catholics back in 1605. When James I, a Protestant, became king in 1605, a small number of Catholics protested by planning on blowing up the Houses of Parliament. Luckily an anonymous letter was sent, giving a bit of warning, and the plan was foiled. Guy Fawkes is the famous protester, as he was found with the barrels of explosives, waiting to light the fuse, when the cellar was checked.
Nowadays it's referred to as Bonfire Night, when there are firework displays and basically just a fun time for all. Unfortunately the fireworks have been canceled in our village tonight due to bad weather, so we'll go to a different display this weekend.
Helena has been learning about fireworks and "Guy Forks" all week. Here's her rendition of the story:
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Thank you for the wonderful history lesson, Helena. We do not celebrate Guy "Forks" here in the United States, but maybe we should start doing that. Love, Clyde
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Thank you for the wonderful history lesson, Helena. We do not celebrate Guy "Forks" here in the United States, but maybe we should start doing that.
Love,
Clyde
I have watched this video over and over again. Helena is so expressive! And I am so glad to get this good news about King James 1.
Clyde
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