When I was a kid we had fireworks on May 24, Empire Day. We built whopping great bonfires and let off loads of crackers. These days everybody is so safety conscious that kids, even... moreWhen I was a kid we had fireworks on May 24, Empire Day. We built whopping great bonfires and let off loads of crackers. These days everybody is so safety conscious that kids, even parents, are not allowed to set off fireworks.What is it that YOU remember from childhood that you were allowed to do but that modern kids miss out on?
One December, a teacher asked her class to draw the Nativity scene. One kid's picture showed Joseph and Mary, Jesus in his manger, the three wise men, and a big fat guy. When asked... moreOne December, a teacher asked her class to draw the Nativity scene. One kid's picture showed Joseph and Mary, Jesus in his manger, the three wise men, and a big fat guy. When asked who he was the little boy said, "That's round John Virgin." And, yes, it's supposed to be a true story. What's yours?
