Bonfires: a place to unite the ages in song

Intergenerational, Music, Theme | 4 comments

Bonfire

Bonfire (Photo credit: Moyan_Brenn_BE_BACK_on_10th_OCT)

Bonfire Night is November 5th. In the UK they have this poem which explains the celebration:

“Remember, remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason, why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot.”

While in the US there aren’t many who observe Guy Fawkes, many have experienced bonfires. Bonfires = celebrations.

Bonfires makes me think of campfires and fireplaces. Gathering around for the warmth, fires can be a place to unite a family, community, a variety of ages. Fires can be a place to join in song.

Grab you marshmallows, a guitar (if you have one) and sit around the fire (real or virtual). Unite the ages in song!

  • Keep the Home Fires Burning
  • I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
  • Winter Wonderland
  • Check out this Camp Song website filled 480 songs with great resources.

What other “fireside” songs would you add to this list?

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4 Comments

    • JoAnn Jordan
      JoAnn Jordan on 29 October, 2012 at 9:07 am

      Bonfires are festive. I’d love to hear what you enjoy doing around them – something favorite to celebrate, what you do, ….

      Reply
  2. Rachelle Norman
    Rachelle Norman on 1 November, 2012 at 10:44 am

    I love bonfires, too! I got to celebrate Guy Fawkes Day in England when I was on my semester abroad, and it was very fun. These days, I’ve been around more campfires than bonfires, though.

    Reply
    • JoAnn Jordan
      JoAnn Jordan on 1 November, 2012 at 1:03 pm

      Sounds like you had a great experience in England, Rachelle. I’d love to hear more about you Guy Fawkes Day experience.

      Reply

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