Thursday, 11 November 2010

Bonfire Night

The Bonfire Night comes from a history event. A group wanted to kill the king James I. the group's leader is Robert Catesby. There are 13 conspirators in this group. They rent a house which names the House of Lords and under the name of John Johnson. They prapared thirty-six barrels of gunpower there. The man whose name is Fawkes was to light the fuseson November 5th, 1605. But their plan was failed at last. they were shot dead and imprisoned and hanged along with GuyFawkes.

Now, people to remember this day in different ways. Children celebrate it by building huge bonfires and lighting fireworks. Family will eat potatoes and charred sausages. On this day's night, people also can enjoy the fireworks.

Sunday, 7 November 2010

Halloween

As we know, the Halloween is on the night of October 31. On that day evening, children will dress as witches or ghosts, and then they will knock the door of their neighbour. When the people open the door, children will say "trick or treat". If people give them candies, children will leave. but if people don't give them candies. they will throw them eggs or flowers. so on that day every family will prepare candies. on the Halloween, people also like making the Pumpkin lanterns and put it out the door.

On that day, many school will hold party. People can dressed as a variety of witches or ghosts to celebrate it.