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Types of Fireworks
By Amy Schamburek (www.20ishparents.com)
 Battle
in the Clouds
Shells that explode in a series of loud bangs, giving the impression
of a battle.
Firecrackers
Small, usually cylindrically shaped explosives strung together that
explode on the ground in sharp bangs.
Shell
Canisters fired out of a mortar that explode in flowery star bursts.
Girandole
A cluster of rockets that spin a disk up and off a center pole and
into the air like a flying saucer.
Cherry Bomb
Powerful, round red firecracker that is outlawed in the United States.
Rocket
Cone-shaped cylinder attached to a long stick that soars high into
the air when lift.
Roman Candle
Tubes stuck into the ground that when lit send stars into the air;
so called because the Romans supposedly featured them at carnivals.
Set Piece
Wooden contraptions set with lances that when illuminated form the
outline of a person or scene in colored fire.
Catherine Wheel
Set pieces that revolve in different kaleidoscopic color combinations.
Sparkler
A narrow steel wire that when lit sends out a shower of fine gold
sparks.
Fireworks are not toys and accidents related to
their use can be serious!
Amy Schamburek is a young mother and the editor of 20ishParents.com,
an invaluable resource for young parents.
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