Judy, This is why I love wikipeadia, not so much to correct your Dad, but the awesomeness of Wiki. Mike Slifer
A bonfire is a large controlled outdoor fire. The word is a contraction of "bone fire". The practice is believed to derive from the Celtic festival of Samhain when animal bones were burnt to ward off evil spirits. Today the practice is still common in Ireland, with bonfires commonly lit for Halloween night, as well as Midsummer in some areas.
In Great Britain, bonfires are particularly associated with Guy Fawkes Night (also known as fireworks night or bonfire night), an annual commemoration of the discovery of the The Gunpowder Plot on 5 November 1605. In Sussex they are particularly associated with the execution of Protestant martyrs. In Northern Ireland, they are associated with celebrations on the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne, which took place on 12 July 1690. Along with the Maypole, it is an important component of the Wiccan and Neopagan celebration of Beltaine, also known as May Day.
In the United States, a bonfire is often held at the end of a Homecoming rally.Throughout the United States and Canada Bonfires may also be lit at campgrounds, at outdoor festivals, or to celebrate the end of an event or gathering such as a closing celebration of a Summer Camp session. Bonfires sometimes exceed 10 feet.
Farms in the United States may also use bonfires to burn debris accumulated over several years. In those cases the bonfires may simply used as a way to get rid of junk or wood but in some cases may be time for family or friends to gather at the farm. On Christmas Eve in Southern Louisiana, bonfires are built along the Mississippi River levees to light the way for Papa Noël (Santa Claus) as he moves along the river in his pirogue (Cajun canoe) pulled by eight alligators. This tradition is an annual event in St. James Parish, Louisiana.[1]
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hey, the table looks great! accomplished grouter, judy.
& elliott looks so content with his cousin, too bad they are parting soon...
Judy,
This is why I love wikipeadia, not so much to correct your Dad, but the awesomeness of Wiki.
Mike Slifer
A bonfire is a large controlled outdoor fire. The word is a contraction of "bone fire". The practice is believed to derive from the Celtic festival of Samhain when animal bones were burnt to ward off evil spirits. Today the practice is still common in Ireland, with bonfires commonly lit for Halloween night, as well as Midsummer in some areas.
In Great Britain, bonfires are particularly associated with Guy Fawkes Night (also known as fireworks night or bonfire night), an annual commemoration of the discovery of the The Gunpowder Plot on 5 November 1605. In Sussex they are particularly associated with the execution of Protestant martyrs. In Northern Ireland, they are associated with celebrations on the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne, which took place on 12 July 1690. Along with the Maypole, it is an important component of the Wiccan and Neopagan celebration of Beltaine, also known as May Day.
In the United States, a bonfire is often held at the end of a Homecoming rally.Throughout the United States and Canada Bonfires may also be lit at campgrounds, at outdoor festivals, or to celebrate the end of an event or gathering such as a closing celebration of a Summer Camp session. Bonfires sometimes exceed 10 feet.
Farms in the United States may also use bonfires to burn debris accumulated over several years. In those cases the bonfires may simply used as a way to get rid of junk or wood but in some cases may be time for family or friends to gather at the farm. On Christmas Eve in Southern Louisiana, bonfires are built along the Mississippi River levees to light the way for Papa Noël (Santa Claus) as he moves along the river in his pirogue (Cajun canoe) pulled by eight alligators. This tradition is an annual event in St. James Parish, Louisiana.[1]
that was so cut and paste Mike, but thank you. I am sure dr veinstein will be commenting soon as well.
Elliot in his Krispy Kreme hat is SO cute. I could just squeal out loud!
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