In England we mark this day with bonfires and fireworks, although as the years have gone by it is less and less observed. The reason we are called to remember the 5th November is that on this day in 1605 Guy Fawkes was caught in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament, London with several dozen barrels of gunpowder. Guy Fawkes was subsequently tried as a traitor with his co-conspirators for plotting against the government . Which is the reason why a 'Guy' is made by stuffing newspaper into some old clothes to look like a man and then it is put on the top of the bonfire. Remember, remember, the 5th of November The Gunpowder Treason and plot; I see of no reason why Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot. So if you have stopped reading this blog by now you will not have realised that I am holding a 'giveaway' to mark this my 300th blog post, a day to remember for me and possibly you! This is what you will win when you comment giving one thing that you will remember...
We have highs in the 90'sand and can't wait for fall. Love your snowflake :)
ReplyDeleteThis has been my mother's favorite. I think I'll put it on her present this year.
ReplyDeleteThis one has never appealed too much before but I like it in this color!
ReplyDeleteThat snowflake is gorgeous!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI bought the book just for that snowflake. I had seen it online somewhere in fabulous rainbow colors and it just intrigued me!!
I've admired that one on blogs too and I really like your version in that variegated thread.
ReplyDeleteYour coloured flake is lovely - yes, it does seem that a particular pattern is being tatted all over the world at times! I haven't tatted many from this book, but I do remember having trouble, years ago, with December 20. Have fun with the scarecrows!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty colour combination. Love the scarecrow. Your church looks very beautiful and old. Hope you have a successful day tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteBeauty! Love that pattern...
ReplyDeleteThat is my favorite snowflake pattern in the book! It looks wonderful in that thread!
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