How do I take good firework photos ...??

[Muma]

Ok ... I'm a real newbie at photography ... the really good photography that is. I can shoot n point with the best of them but when it comes down to knowing how to take certain photos I'm a numpty.

Sooooo .... anyone out there willing to spill the beans and let us know how to take those amazing firework shots.

I don't have a DSLR but I do have a Canon S3i so can do manual stuff to a point.

Thanky

P.S. I just don't want to be jealous of all those wonderful photos that will be showing up over the next few days.