Best. Holiday. Ever.

Bonfire Night, the 5th of November, is amazing (imagine me saying this in a posh British accent). To give you some insight (not derived from V for Vendetta), it is 4th of July and Halloween in one. I'm going to show my small American understanding of Guy Fawkes day by saying the 5th of November commemorates Guy Fawkes, who tried to blow up Parliament. He failed and was executed, so now the night is celebrated with bonfires (for burning Guy of course) and fireworks (because England is awesome!). I love 4th of July and Halloween for their own magical reasons. Here's what to love about each of these holidays . . . all of which you can find on Bonfire night:

• Favorite bits of Halloween: Candy. Walking around outside in the cold autumn weather, hearing leaves crunch and looking at stars. Bonfires (Watch this clip of "Meet Me in St. Louis" for a glimpse of why Halloween should always have bonfires: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3NFOMHDFzg). Being able to wander the streets late at night. Small children running about being adorable (on Bonfire Night, in small beanies and boots).
• Favorite bits of 4th of July: Fireworks! (of course). Hanging out with friends and family in the park. Feeling wildly patriotic. Sparklers. Good food.

Bonfire Night is full of roasted marshmallows, street fireworks, excited and crowded parks-full of people, and a HUGE bonfire.  Even though it seems gruesome to say so, I'm glad there was a Guy Fawkes. If only because he gave England an eerie, magical, sparkler-filled night.

This was stuck in Sara's (and then my) head all day. Now let it be stuck in yours:
Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot.