Hello everyone.
Many people across the United Kingdom would usually see fireworks going off around late October or early November. That's fair enough, but these could potentially be seen at any time of the year these days.
As for the firework displays themselves, I didn't mind them as a kid, but as an autistic person, and living just metres from a park area where a firework display might take place, any sudden, unexpected noises can disturb me. Although the noise doesn't quite disturb me as much as a sudden crack of thunder, all those frequent firework bangs in the sky can still disturb me. At midnight on New Year's Day, a firework display would take place until around 1 or 2 in the morning. I could celebrate the New Year with my family if I want, but in my case, all I want is my usual 8 or 9 hours' sleep.
Sometimes I would hear some stories of pets getting disturbed by the fireworks, even if they are kept indoors like they should be. I would also hear some really disturbing stories of firework display accidents, or dangerous or fake fireworks being used.
Have you been to a fireworks display in your local area? If so, what are your experiences, good or bad?
