Remember, Remember the Fifth of November

"Do you have the Fifth of November in America?"

I am terrible about updating about things as they actually happen.
Monday was Guy Fawkes Day. I can't speak to the rest of Britain, but here it is more often called Bonfire Night. The history of the day doesn't seem to be played anymore, but the Scots go crazy with their night celebrations. It's the one time of the year they have massive displays of fireworks, along the lines of our Independence Day.

There were fireworks all throughout Edinburgh Monday night for at least six hours. There might have been an official show set off from around the Castle, but plenty of people bought their own supply as well. I stayed in and saw a lot from my room. Actually, yesterday people were still lighting fireworks, as they've been even since before Halloween. It's just that time of year here.

Additionally, the bonfires were out too. I didn't see it myself, but purportedly two massive bonfires were lit on the hills leading to Arthur's Seat, and other places like the roadway to our dorm has small brush fires. Luckily, I don't think there were any effigies of the Pope being burned. Possibly that tradition has long died out.

Bonfire Night is what happens when you mix a population that loves to drink and to celebrate holidays, with fire.

Coming up is Remembrance Sunday, on November 11. I'm going to try and see if I can find an actual event to see for that.