Reblogged from The Aitz Chaim Ram's Horn:
Question: What is the only Jewish celebration that involves lighting campfires (bonfires) and shooting bows and arrows? Answer: Lag B'Omer! The holiday, a "break" in the solemnity involved in the counting of the Omer, is celebrated with bonfires, torches, song, shooting bows and arrows and feasting.
Fires may commemorate the revelation of the Zohar and bows and arrows may signify the rainbow (the sign given by Hashem to signify G-d's promise to never again destroy the Earth with flood).
I love learning more about different religions other than my own. Happy Lag B'Omer to all my Jewish friend!