NO-ONE would think of celebrating Christmas Day on any day other than December 25. Why, then, must Bonfire Night be celebrated on numerous evenings prior to November 5?

This year, bonfires were held on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday evenings, with "fans across East Lancashire enjoying the four-night extravaganza" (LET, November 5). Years ago, bonfires were only held on Guy Fawkes' Night -- November 5 -- irrespective of what day of the week that fell on.

Another newspaper mentioned "bonfire weekend." What is "bonfire weekend?" I suspect that this all came about when organisers, including Blackburn Rotaract, decided that more money would be raised for charity if they held their bonfire on a Saturday night instead of during the week!

Don't get me wrong -- I think they do a marvellous job, but why not keep to the November 5?

I also agree with Chief Superintendent John Thompson (LET, November 6) when he states that people should confine their firework fun to organised displays and calls for a ban on the sale of fireworks to the public.

Finally, just as I thought it was all over with for another year, I have spotted a sign in a local supermarket informing their customers when they can purchase their fireworks for the New Year!

S LOGAN (Mrs), Cadshaw Close, Blackburn.