Fireworks take many forms to produce the four primary effects: noise, light, smoke, as well as floating materials (confetti most notably). They may be designed to burn with colored flames and sparks including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and silver. Displays are common throughout the world and are the focal point of many cultural and religious celebrations.[from wikipedia]

Modern colored fireworks were invented in Europe in the 1830s.[1] Modern skyrocket fireworks have been made since the early twentieth century.[from wikipedia]