<P> The firework is named after Saint Catherine of Alexandria who , according to Christian tradition , was condemned to death by `` breaking on the wheel '' . When she touched the wheel it miraculously flew to pieces . </P>
<P> The firework is named after Saint Catherine of Alexandria who , according to Christian tradition , was condemned to death by `` breaking on the wheel '' . When she touched the wheel it miraculously flew to pieces . </P>
how did the catherine wheel get its name
how did the catherine wheel get its name
Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Saint Catherine of Alexandria