<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFig 9: People in a bonfire<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFundamentally, we associate bonfires with celebrations rather than simple uses such as cooking and warming, as in the case of campfires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fire in many conventional cultures has an association with cleansing. Hence, in most traditional societies, bonfires were useful in cleansing rituals. Even today, some Asianic cultures (such as Indians) place great importance on bonfires as they regard fire as a cleaner.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nonetheless, in the contemporary world, bonfires are not profoundly symbolic and are essentially useful in celebrations and parties. Thus, you\u2019ll also find loud music playing and people dancing around bonfires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Build a Bonfire<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nFig10: A bonfire<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe steps to building a bonfire are similar to those of a campfire (we\u2019ve highlighted above). Hence, in a nutshell, you need to prepare the area, collect firewood, kindling, and fuel, and light the fire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But, there are some key exceptions to creating a bonfire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For instance, you need a more extensive area with more space. Thus, more than a simple fire pit is needed to fit an ideal bonfire. <\/li> Besides, you must settle on a safe site with no risk of spreading the fire to vegetation or property. <\/li> Lastly, since a bonfire is larger than a campfire, you\u2019ll also need more firewood. A bonfire-size flame requires wood that burns for a long time; thus, logs fare better than small firewood. But you can still use ordinary firewood though you need plenty to keep it burning. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nCampfire vs. Bonfire: Key Safety Factors.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nFig 11: people surrounding a bonfire<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAny open fire (either bonfire or campfire) can be fatal if handled carelessly. Therefore, you must undertake some safety measures when dealing with bonfires and campfires.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n