Are fireworks fun or frightening?

It's that time of year again when the sights and sounds of fireworks are starting to light up the night skies, but are you a fan?

Does the thought of bangers, rockets and Catherine wheels fill you with excitement or do you think they're more trouble than they're worth?

Are you worried about dodgy fireworks? Is there a problem with people chucking them about in the streets where you live?

Maybe you or some of your mates have been hurt by a firework? Or do you think there are enough warnings around for you to know how to stay safe?

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Your comments

"I like fireworks! In fact, I LOVE THEM! I love it when they shoot up and make a big loud bang."

Harry, 9, England

"I LOVE FIREWORKS; THEY ARE SO COOL. Once I saw a smiley face one and it was so amazing."

Sophia, 11, Cambridge, England

"I, personally, love fireworks. I think it's the kind of fun that you know is slightly dangerous, but that's what actually makes it fun. I once almost got hit by a low firework, but it hasn't put me off them. And when next door has fireworks we can watch them without being in the cold! Yay!"

Catalina, 10, Cornwall, England

"Fireworks look brilliant, but I think firework makers should try to get rid of the noise. People always keep them going on for much too long so it's very hard to get to sleep and it's even harder getting up, especially on a school morning!"

Hannah, 10, Herefordshire, England

"Bonfires and fireworks scare me as one of my friends was half-blinded by a spark. I still enjoy the evening, though; I like having hot dogs and cinder toffee!"

Emily, 14, Cambridge, England

"I am quite scared of fireworks. The bangs are quite loud and because of all the stories I have heard on the news, when my family are outside watching fireworks I am inside under a blanket."

Georgia, 12, South Wales

"I used to be petrified of fireworks, but I realised it's rarely ever dangerous. Trust me, you will get used to it!"

Ella, 10, Southampton, England

"Fireworks aren't scary at all. But for animals it can be and once my class had a debate about fireworks. The motion was 'Should fireworks be banned?' but the against side won."

Grant, 11, Scotland

"Fireworks make the sky look really nice and they're fun to watch, but you shouldn't get too close."

Lauren, 11, Cardiff, Wales

"I like fireworks but they can be frightening!"

Angela, 12, London, England

"Fireworks are fun, but only when used responsibly like at organised events."

Daniel, 12, Sunderland, England

"I think they are pretty, but I don't like the bangs."

Shannon, 11, Bolton, England

"No. I do not think fireworks are frightening."

Jordyn, 11, Washington, America

"I think they are good, but once a year is enough!"

Miya, 13, Essex, England

"I think fireworks are okay if they are used responsibly and only used by people who have had experience with using them"

William, 14, Hampshire, England

"I used to like them, but now I hate them. They used to scare my cat, he used to hide behind the sofa when he heard them. They also keep me and my family up all night when we're trying to get to sleep."

Rachel, 12, West Bromwich, England

"I think fireworks are really fun but sometimes people use them in the wrong way and I think that ruins it for people that do use them safely."

Yousif, 11, London, England

"I love fireworks, but animals don't like them as much."

Adam, 12, Solihull, England

"I think they are fun to watch, but not to play around with. They are fun because of all the bright colours they make! "

Jack, 10, Essex, England

"They are great, but the noise goes right through you, so I watch from a distance"

Emily, 13, Herts, England

"I think they are fun and frightening because small children love the colour of the fireworks, but they hate the noises of them."

James, 10, Macclesfield, England

"A couple of years back I got burned on my neck even when I was wearing a scarf! That's put me off fireworks forever!"

Sarah, 12, Worcester, England

"Last year, a firework nearly caught our tree on fire! Fireworks can be dangerous. I worry that adults buy them and give them to underage children."

James, 7, Oxfordshire, England

"I love fireworks and I think everyone should be able to enjoy them safely, because they are really pretty. I always go to my friend's house with my family for a big display, and that's good fun!"

Hannah, 13, Sheffield, England

"I LOVE fireworks!!! But I wish I could say the same for my cat. She goes crazy and runs away so fast you can't even see her!"

Adar, 13, London, England

"When I was younger I used to hate the loud bangs, I was worried it would hurt my ears. The last firework display I looked at I thought they can be fun, they don't seem to hurt my ears so much because I got used to them. They look colourful, which makes them look nice. It can be frightening for some people though."

Natasha, 10, Hampshire, England

"I have always liked them, but I have just got a dog and it scares him so much I think there should be a time when you can use them for a bit, so you can get the animals ready."

Olivia, 10, Stoke, England

"Fireworks are good to look at, but the noise they make is scary!"

Choti, 10, London, England

"They are FRIGHTENING and horrible! They make big bangs and my ears get lots of earaches. My cat just had kittens and it'll really scare them!"

Harriet, 9, Essex, England

"I think that fireworks are nice, but where I live lots of kids play with them at night when I'm trying to sleep!"

Shauna, 10, East Kilbride, Scotland

"I LOVE fireworks!"

Ruby, 5, Sussex, England

"I know this sounds really babyish, but I am quite scared of fireworks. They're really loud and I don't like it! The only thing I do like about them is that they're quite pretty and magical!"

Laura, 10, Northampton, England

"I used to enjoy them but now I have a dog and it scares her to death. I think they should be only allowed for up to two hours."

Brad, 10, West Yorkshire, England

"I used to enjoy them, but now I have a dog and it scares her to death. I think they should be only allowed for up to two hours."

Brad, 9, Wakefield, England

"I like fireworks. But it's frightening for animals. My dog goes berserk, and wrecks the house!"

Chelsie, 11, Colwyn Bay, Wales

"I hate the loud bangs! It hurts my ears."

Bethan, 14, Gloucester, England

"I think they're fun, but sometimes they can be frightening."

Anna, 12, Caernarfon, Wales

"I HATE the loud bangs, they always make me jump! But I love listening to them inside and watching the pretty fireworks. We can't have them at our house anymore because of our dog, who can't stand them."

Sophie, 12, Eastbourne, UK

"I think fireworks are very frighteningly fun."

Rebecca, 10, Nottingham, England

"I think they're AMAZING!!!!!!! But it's scary when they screech off into the sky."

Rabiat, 11, Whitehaven, England

"Fireworks are the best thing ever as they are fun to watch. Sometimes fireworks can be exasperating if people are trying to get to sleep, but other than that I love bonfire night. I think there are enough warnings around to keep us safe on bonfire night. It is a pain that bonfire night has to be on a school night."

Catherine, 15, Crawley, England

"I love watching the fireworks at night, because it looks lovely. I always stay up on New Year's Eve to watch the fireworks, because my birthday is on New Year's Day! But it is also quite annoying because you can't really get much sleep."

Lina, 10, London, England

"Last year me and my school saw a horrible video from a policeman about people getting hit by fireworks. Me and Eve were practically crying!"

Justine, 9, Co. Louth, Ireland

"Sometimes they can be really loud and it's hard to get to sleep, and if you go to a party or somewhere public like a big festival then they are really loud, surely they could damage your hearing? And people buy them and teenagers get hold of them and do stupid things!"

Marie, 12, Cambridge UK

"I find fireworks fantastic on bonfire night, but when it isn't bonfire night they stop me getting to sleep."

John, 13, Scarborough, England

"I like fireworks because of all the different colours, but the noise hurts my ears."

Michaela, 11, Wigan, England

"I like them and think they are good fun, but people sometimes go too far and get silly."

Louise, 9, Shropshire, England

"Fun."

Lauren, 9, Lisburn, Northern Ireland

"They are fun and the best ones are rockets. Keep your pets inside on firework night."

Mason, 8, Norwich, England

"I think they are silly because it is tricky to go to sleep."

Callum, 8, London, England

"They're alright but they do annoy me. But I am not interested in bonfire night or celebrating new year day."

Andrew, 14, Lincolnshire, England

"I think fireworks should be let off where there are not many animals, so they don't get scared!"

Laura, 9, Nuneaton, England

"I think they are fun and loud. But you have to be careful."

Jordan, 7, Norwich, England

"I think they're fun and frightening!"

Ashleigh, 13, Spain

"It can be fun, but not for animals, they get really scared. To make it worse people buy tons of fireworks and set them off after the night, it can go on for weeks."

Tayler, 12, England

"They are so great and light the sky - they're wicked."

Brenden, 13, Devon, England

"I think they're annoying. Especially when you're trying to sleep!"

Leila, 13, England

"They sometimes shock me, but they are so pretty!"

Georgia, 10, Kent, England