Penny for the Guy

Sunday is Guy Fawkes Day.

Usually, this holiday passes without notice in North America. This year, because of them movie version of V for Vendetta, its likely that there might be a few more people who notice. Maybe a few people will actually have bonfires. Who knows?

I’ve always respected the fact that the British have a holiday that, in essense, celebrates rebellion.  Sure, they burn “guy” in effigy, but they have fireworks.  Picture this: in order to celebrate the fact that he failed to blow up the parliament buildings, they launch fireworks (which are colourful explosions).  So, they blow things up in celebration.  Oh, I know that’s an over simplification about the significance of the holiday, but it works.

Now, the question is, what day shall we designate as Ray Fawkes Day this year?