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Guy Fawkes Day - 4 tips to celebrate in style at home!
Although there won't be any parades or public festivities this year you can still celebrate in style at home and enjoy a firework display in the comfort of your home with your family on November 5th, we have some great tips to let you celebrate Guy Fawkes Day with ease and delight!
What is Guy Fawkes Day?
For those who perhaps don't know about Guy Fawkes Day or the history behind the occasion; without getting too deep into the historical nitty-gritty of the occasion, Guy Fawkes Day observes the failed conspiracy and attempt to assassinate King James I of England in 1605 by placing stocks of gunpowder under the House of Lords.
Guy Fawkes was one of the key conspirators who was arrested whilst guarding the explosives on November 5th and when news broke out that the assassination attempt on the King had failed, people began lighting bonfires across London to celebrate. Since then, November 5th has been the annual calendar date where Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated in the UK and the Commonwealth.
Today, the holiday is observed in a similar fashion with bonfires, burning of Guy Fawkes effigies and firework displays becoming notable traditions associated with Guy Fawkes Day. Public parades, house parties and all manner of festivities have also become mainstays of the event. Of course this year will be an exception to the regular celebrations. But you can still celebrate Guy Fawkes Day at home safely.
What You Need to Celebrate
There are no right or wrong ways to celebrate Guy Fawkes Day but here are some recommendations we have to make the occasion one to remember!
1. Sparklers
These are great for the kids, especially when it comes to enjoying the fantastic firework displays from home! They'll brighten up the setting and without doubt put a smile on everyone's face.
2. Fireworks
Fireworks are always fun, even when they're small! Of course, with any type fireworks it is always recommended to follow laws and regulations around their use, such as not using them in public spaces or in crowds for example. To learn more about purchasing/buying fireworks in the UK, click here.
3. Guy Fawkes Mask
Some of you may recognise this mask, which was made popular by the film V for Vendetta but perhaps did not realise it is in fact a Guy Fawkes mask. If there's any occasion where wearing a Guy Fawkes mask makes sense, Guy Fawkes Day is it!
4. Festive Foods & Beverages
No celebration is complete without some edible party favours to mark the occasion. For Guy Fawkes Day, consider thinking about making or buying foods that maybe you can do together as a family.
Good ol' classics like bangers and mash, banoffee pie, sausage casserole, toffee apples, chocolate fudge and some mulled wine for the adults are just a few suggestions for meals and beverages that will do you good during Guy Fawkes Day.
