Letter: Put out fireworks

Surely I am not alone in feeling unhappy that the world's New Year fireworks display competition on television appears to continue undimmed by the world financial crisis?

By The Newsroom

Published 5th Jan 2011, 16:02 BST

Updated 5th Jan 2011, 20:39 BST

I love watching fireworks, but if we all agreed to stop it for a few years, as if there was a war for survival on, TV could still replay previous years' displays, and rich citizens could sponsor tiny floating hot-air balloon lanterns. This happened in our street after the fireworks, and they are quiet, cheap and utterly delightful.

ZANDER WEDDERBURN

Lennox Street

Edinburgh