All I know of Guy Falkes’ Day I know from stories from friends in the UK and Michael Winterbottom’s Wonderland.
As for fireworks while I can agree with Stuart’s assessment:
If you even remotely like fireworks then you should go to a public display. If your [garden] ones disappoint you because they say “Global Thermonuclear War” on the wrapper and look more like “Light Green Ejaculation” once lit then go to a public fireworks display.
I still think the small stuff can still be pretty.
