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Re: Bonfire night
No. Boxermum, you are not being a killjoy. Gone are the days when people (especially children) found happiness in the more simple things of life, where on Guy Fawkes Night children had fun with just having a sparkler or two (they couldn’t afford anything more anyway). Where the bonfire tradition was a night of friendly participation (memories of mum’s treacle toffee and burnt spuds to share come quickly to mind) and being allowed to stay out very late knowing it was safe to do so. It was not the okay signal for any sort of vandalism and a lack of respect for others, and if that is what is happening then yes, maybe it is time to put this night away in the ‘once upon a time’ box.
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