....to wonder why....

[stoatsrevenge]

...we are still celebrating the capture and execution of a 17th century terrorist?

Dunno.

But my DD came home from school today talking excitedly about "Guy Fox"...

Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot...

We still celebrate the birth of a 2000 year old hippy, so...

Excellent answer Heracles!

Haha Heracles!

Stoats - because it's fun! Fireworks are fun, bonfires are fun...who cares where the tradition originated!

Loving Heracles and Bricks answers

Because the tradition of bonfires at the start of winter goes back way before the capture of the catholic conspirators?... Bonfires were originally 'bone fires' made by the Celts from animal bones to ward off evil spirits. Fawkes and the lads mean we add explosions to the mix and stick effigies on the fires.