Larson adventures: Bonfire Night

I had never heard of Bonfire Night....

Also known as 'Fireworks Night' and ‘Guy Fawkes Night’, Bonfire Night is celebrated in London and across the United Kingdom on November 5th. Events include a series of spectacular firework displays in parks and public places across the capital.

Its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords. Celebrating the fact that King James I had survived the attempt on his life, people lit bonfires around London, and months later the introduction of the Observance of 5th November Act enforced an annual public day of thanksgiving for the plot's failure. (from Wikipedia)

So how did the Larsons celebrate this event for the first time?

Naturally, we planted ourselves at the top of Primrose Hill with the other masses. Although there was quite a police presence, and signs had been posted that fireworks were prohibited in Primrose, there were quite a few lawbreakers who set little ones off from safe distances from the crowds, followed by cheers from the crowds.

We had a very nice view (360) of all the firework displays going off around the city, some local residents launching from their rooftops and gardens, and other community shows off on the horizon. The boys watched from 3:30 until 7:30 pm! Girls joined in a bit later and we ventured over to Lemonia for dinner afterwards - it was the first time the kids had eaten at this iconic Primrose restaurant we've grown to love (their vegetarian moussaka is unbelievable).