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...
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely picture, your tatting matches the jars of jam.
ReplyDeleteLovely table setting. I miss sitting down to tea with friends something fierce. Perhaps we can sit outside together soon?
ReplyDeleteAh feel for you life is not easy at the moment.
DeleteLike you Sally, I've not made jam for years! If you lived nearer I could help you devour your goodies. I made some chutney last year, but nothing this as it's been too hot - that's my excuse anyway.
ReplyDeleteThis jam making is a lockdown 'must do' along with many other things that were activities of the past! Love chutney too especially in the Winter. The heat does not help!
DeleteI love raspberry jam! Now I may have to get a plane ticket. Hehe.
ReplyDeleteYou would be most welcome Tim but by then I would have eaten it all!
DeleteClever!
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