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Rebel Travel: Remember, Remember, the Fifth of November

October 21, 2008 at 10:05 AM | 0 Comments

Most American celebration plans are currently focused on Election Day parties or Thanksgiving dinners, but if you're looking for more of an escape-minded November, Britons are prepping for one of their fave holidays: Guy Fawkes Day.

Celebrated every November 5, the holiday marks the anniversary of a rebel plan to blow up Parliament 403 years ago. The plot was foiled, and the UK went on to live at least another few centuries.

Since Britain doesn't have an independence day like all the countries it used to control, Guy Fawkes Day will have to do. Every November 5, British patriots--and "V for Vendetta" fans--light up the country's sky with massive bonfires and firework displays. Check out some of the biggest in London, Glasgow or Somerset County.

Related Stories:
· London Guy Fawkes Day [Official Site]
· Glasgow Guy Fawkes Day [Official Site]
· Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Day [Official Site]
· UK Travel coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: Y Canada News]

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Holiday Hell Survival Tips

November 30, 2005 at 7:28 AM | 0 Comments

Just back from Thanksgiving and already dreading Christmas at the homestead? Don't worry, you've got some time. But first peruse some handy holiday hell survival tips from Daily Candy. They include the obvious like don't check bags and bring your iPod fully loaded. But there are also some fun, not-so-obvious ones that will have you painted out to be the golden child in no time at all:

Tell everyone you'll be arriving an hour later than expected. That way, no one will call to ask "Are you here yet?" but all will be very impressed by the good time you made.

and have answers prepared ahead of time...

Rehearse your answers for the dreaded "You look tired," "Are you dating anyone?," and "How's the job hunt going?" ("I'm doing a detox thing," "Not since the stalker stopped calling," and "The Hooter's management position looks like a sure thing.")

Keeping a sense of humor is always a good idea.

Related Stories:
·   Travel: Greetings from Holiday Hell [Daily Candy]