While in England, Bonfire Night falls on November 5th to commemorate the Gunpowder Plot, the tradition of setting bon-fires was actually part of the Irish tradition of Halloween. The word bonfire is believed to come from the term "bone fire" and had creepier connotations. Whilst nowadays we cook marshmallows and baked potatoes on bonfires, originally they were used to burn bones in the belief that this would deter dragons. Which other creepy Halloween facts do you think belong on this list? Share your own below in the comments thread.
Laura began her career at WhatCulture over a decade ago as an Executive Assistant, where she played a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office. Drawing on her previous experience as a Secretary at a solicitors’ practice, she brought strong organisational, administrative, and time management skills to the team.
While she still continues to oversee a number of bookkeeping responsibilities, she now serves as Channel Manager for the WhatCulture Horror YouTube channel. Whether it’s uncovering overlooked horror movie classics or highlighting the latest must-watch releases, she’s got you covered if you’re looking for a spooky time!