A period of time when Elizabeth died in 1603,Catholics who had been persecuted under their rules hoped her successor James I could be more tolerant of their religin,but it seemed that the King was not as tolerate as Elizabeth.So a number of young men that were probably 13 person wanted to kill the King and the Wales princess as well.They planned to blow up the House of Parliament.Under their leadership of Guy Fawes,the 13 people prepared 36 barrels of gunpowders and stored them in a cellar under the House of Lords.It was very clear that this plot would kill many innocent people and also kill those who fight for the right for Catholics.So some of these conspirator had the second thought,they changed their ideas...They sent an anonymous letter to their friend Lord Monteagle,warning him to stay away from the Parliament,but the warning letter reached the King.
The King called his people to kill Guy Fawkes.So this leader was tortured and executed in early hours in 5th November.People were very happy that their King was saved.Thus ,on the very night of November 5th 605,bonfires was alight for the celebration of the safety of the King.People made a dummy which is Guy Fawkes and burned it in effigy.So this day was called The Bonfire Night.So today's Bonfire night we spend has a real story from ancient time.
Bonfire Night is very popular in the south east of England,it also attracts hundred thousand of people all over the world to participate.Children ask money for their parents to buy fireworks to play.Bonfire Night now is not only celebrated in Britain,it's tradition across the oceans.Today,in the night of November 5th,people in New ealand and Canada also celebrate.
Therefore, what about this celebration in Cardiff and also in Treforest,University of Glamorgan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mohamed Amarah.
Many thanks.
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