In England, fireworks are used to celebrate November 5 - the anniversary of Guy Fawkes' failed attempt to blow up the houses of Parliament.
Other countries use fireworks to mark the anniversary of different events. Here are a few of them:
The signing of the US Declaration of Independence on July 4
The start of the French Revolution on July 14
The Chinese New Year, which is about a month after Jan 1.
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, at the end of October or beginning of November
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah, around December or January.
Canada Day on July 1
Last Wednesday of the year (Chahar Shanbeh Suri) in Iran : On the eve of last Wednesday of the year, bonfires are lit in public places with the help of fire and light, it is hoped for enlightenment and happiness throughout the coming year. People leap over the flames, shouting:
Give me your beautiful red color And take back my sickly pallor!
Wishing you a day that' s sparkling with fun,
bursting with joy,
And crackling with laughter!
Have a blast this Guy Fawke's Day!
3 comments:
Yes - Poor Guy Fawkes - trying to strike a blow on behalf of a much hated pope by blowing up parliament. And now we have the makings of a figure of derision and hatred in the new pope with his anti-Moslem ideas. He is a kind of Western ayatollah - of the worst kind.
It is very good if in "charshnbe soory" police let people to celebrate in the streets but in a normal way. It is a national celebration and it must celebrat in any way.
It is very good if in "charshnbe soory" police let people to celebrate in the streets but in a normal way. It is a national celebration and it must celebrat in any way.
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