" Guy Fawkes "

1. Absolutely love this time of year,Dark nights ,crackling fires ,Catherine wheels ,children with wooly hats sporting rosy cheeks &red noses ,Also toffee apples ,home made soup & Not to mention dumplings .                                           Guy Fawkes originated over 400 years ago in London .After Queen Elizabeth 1`st died in 1603 ,English Catholics who had been persecuted under her rule ,Had hoped that her successor James 1`st would be more tolerant of their religion ,James 1`st had after all had a Catholic Mother .Unfortunately James did not turn out to be more tolerant than Elizabeth .So a number of young men -13 to be exact ,Decided that violent action was the answer .Robert Catesby lead this violent action .   
2.                                                                                                  The plan was to blow up Houses Of Parliament . In doing so they would kill the King & the members of Parliament who were making life difficult for the Catholics .Today these conspirators would be known as Extremists or Terrorists ,Have times changed ?I think not !                                                                                                                            In the early hours of November 5th ,Robert Catesby,Thomas Wintour ,John Wright ,Thomas Percy,Guy Fawkes & Other fellow traitors broke into the cellars of Parliament with 36 barrels of gun powder ready to blow up the King & His  Government ,But were captured by Armed Guards ,Before trying to ignite London .This struck a chord for the people of England ,So from that night bonfires were lit to celebrate the safety of the King & Guy Fawkes & His Partners  in crime were executed .                                                                                                                Since then November 5th has been Bonfire Night .              Did the people of Old England celebrate his execution or honour his attempt to do away with the Government ? Mmmmm will we ever know ! Have times changed ,Or are we going back to the dark ages ,Blowing up places &Cities all over Religion ! .......                                                                                                                                                                         As i look in to my lit candle one last time my visions haze over ,I see him in spirit ,Quite a Cheeky Chappy ,With his rogue like smile & Very blue eyes ,He winks as he tips his cap .However I feel he has payed his price & lives on in spirit realm .                                                                                I say goodbye to him for now ,One thing for sure ,Guy Fawkes will never be forgotten ( 1570-1606 ) ...                                                                                                                      Have fun , Don`t forget to keep your   pets safe ,Take care ,Relax ,Have a good night Where ever you are  ,From Your Trusted Psychic LJ ;)