BONFIRE NIGHT

Guy Fawkes /1570-1606/ was one of the English conspirators who tried to destroy Parliament and King James I as a protest against anti-Papist measures. They dug a tunnel where they stored 36 barels of gunpowder. On October 26, one of the conspirators warned Lord Monteagle about conspiracy. On November 5 the gunpowder was found, together with Guy Fawkes. He revealed the names of the con spiration. Fawkes was hanged.The Plot is still commemorated by an official ceremonial search before the opening of Parliament, burning of Fawkes’ s effigy and the explosion of fireworks every November 5.Guy Fawkes Night is one of the most popular festivals in Great Britain. There is extremely organized celebration at Winchester. People prepare elaborate guys, for which prizes are awarded. The guy awarded the first prize is the first to be cast upon huge bonfire.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Remembrance Day [Poppy Day] on the Sunday before November 11 is observed in commemoration of British warriors who fell during the two World Wars. On that day special services are held in the churches. Wreaths are laid at war memorials throughout the country.At London’s Cenotaph people observe two-minute silence and perform the Remembrar ceremony. The silence begins at the first stroke of Big Ben booming 11 o’clock. The members of the Royal family and political leaders lay wreath at the foot of the Cenotaph.Then comes the march past the memorial of ex-servicemen and women, followed by ordin citizens. On that day artificial poppies, a symbol of mourning, are traditional sold in the streets everywhere. The money is later used to help the men who had been crippled during the war.

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