Firelight And The Stories We Leave Behind
Tonight is Bonfire Night, so today I’m talking about how flames symbolize storytelling and how those enduring sparks of creativity sometimes call us to revisit older projects.
Tonight is Bonfire Night, so today I’m talking about how flames symbolize storytelling and how those enduring sparks of creativity sometimes call us to revisit older projects.
Tomorrow is Bonfire Night and this year I want to introduce you to another tradition that takes place on November 5, a pagan celebration that predates Guy Fawkes Day by centuries and is believed to be one of the oldest traditions in Europe. It’s also a tradition that lends itself more to Halloween than any of the winter festivals.
It’s November 5, also known as Guy Fawkes Day and Bonfire Night. While it’s a night of fun and festivities, it used to be the night of treasonous plots and burning bones. And, there’s a cake!