Sometimes the fires include effigies of Judas. They were originally to drive away winter.
Hitler had books burned in massive bonfires because of his racial nature and because he considered any non-German books to be enemy "propaganda". Also, he burned books because those books could arouse opposition against him. he preferred that everyone obeyed him without question. Hitler's police the Gestapo kept everything in check and were known for brutally executing anyone who broke laws.
A Yule log is a log burned in the fireplace on Christmas. It comes from various Christmas traditions. The word Yule refers to Christmas day.
Bonfires of the Vanities refers to burning objects that are deemed to be sinful. Bonfires of the Vanities took place in Florence, Italy, on February 7, 1497. Supporters of Dominican priest Girolamo Savonarola, collected and publicly burned thousands of objects, such as cosmetics, art, and books. Things that might tempt one to sin, such as mirrors, fine dresses, and playing cards were often burned.
The following link explains Savanarola's impact on the lives on many, by destroying what he viewed as 'earthly pleasures' and burned them in 'bonfires of the vanities'. His impact was great on Renaissance art. For more information,, I would check out the website.
it was disposed when they went to the forest they burned
It is lit on Easter as a sign of the light of Christ entering the world to save us. It stays lit until Pentecost Sunday. We are called to be light to others as Jesus was
Popularly known as the Gunpowder Plot it was led by Robret Catesby. Guy Fawkes effigy is burned on bonfires to this day on November the Fifth. (or at least they let off explosions in the streets for the preceding month !)
Many books in Germany were burned in huge bonfires that consisted only of books. No wood. This happened because the Nazis thought that some books in Germany were against the Nazis and Hitler as well. So, they banned some books that were of "Lighter" criticisms, and burned those that were considered too against the Nazis ways and beliefs.
It is a celebration of the arrest and conviction of Guy (Guido) Fawkes who - with others - planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. The date is known as Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes night when an effigy of Guy Fawkes (a Guy) is burned on bonfires throughout the country and fireworks are also ignited in celebration. Guy Fawkes was put to death by being burned at the stake. The displays are particularly appealing to children who learn a little rhyme; Remember, remember the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and plot. Its origins are a bit gruesome but most people don't think of the original reason for the celebration.
Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated on November 5th each year. It commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 when Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the British Parliament. It is marked in the UK with fireworks, bonfires, and effigies of Guy Fawkes being burned.
In the United Kingdom the failed plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament is celebrated with bonfires where an effigy of Guy Fawkes is burned along with firework displays on November 5th. It is called Guy Fawkes Night. As a convicted traitor Guy Fawkes has no other real memorials.
Guy Fawkes day, November 5, is celebrated in England with fireworks and bonfires, on which effigies of the Fawkes are burned.