But the fire burns bright on our dear Lord's tree

[sovay]

Every year for Guy Fawkes Day, my mother watches V for Vendetta (2005). Not being at home this year, I seem to have spent the evening hanging out at auditions instead. I suppose that still has to do with masks. Have this song I love about burning. The internet tells me it's unknown whether it's a genuine folksong or a brilliant fiction, but I don't care: it's autumnal, and it chills me, and I associate it besides with Loki, which is appropriate to the release date at the end of this week. The first version is my favorite, but I offer them both for comparison.

The Devil's Interval, "The Bonfire Carol"

June Tabor & Oysterband, "Judas (Was a Red-Headed Man)"

Happy Fifth of November.

Comments

[sovay]

Huh, we do the same thing.

I was a little sorry to miss the tradition. I told myself there will be another Fifth of November next year. I'm pretty sure the calendar works that way.

...It's really odd not hearing any fireworks tonight.

Western Canada does not celebrate Bonfire Night?

[selidor]

Given how many fish-and-chip shops in this town proudly proclaim their Englishness, it did surprise me.

[sovay]

Given how many fish-and-chip shops in this town proudly proclaim their Englishness, it did surprise me.

If you're still there next year, you should reintroduce the tradition.