Happy Guy Fawkes Day! The 5th of November celebrates the failed assassination attempt by Guido Fawkes against King James I of England. The plot intended to kill the king and blow up the Houses of Parliament on November 5, 1605. The 5th of November in the UK is called "Bonfire Night" where they set off fireworks to remember this spoiled plot.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Happy Guy Fawkes Day
Happy Guy Fawkes Day! The 5th of November celebrates the failed assassination attempt by Guido Fawkes against King James I of England. The plot intended to kill the king and blow up the Houses of Parliament on November 5, 1605. The 5th of November in the UK is called "Bonfire Night" where they set off fireworks to remember this spoiled plot.
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There have been some fireworks on this side of the pond too! How was news of our election received in Britain? You DID vote before you left GA, didn't you? The news reports of enthusiastic crowds are heartening.
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