Topics: Holidays : Guy Fawkes Day
This category lists sites and pages about the UK Guy Fawkes Day/Night or Bonfire Night celebrations, which is mainly celebrated in England each year on November 5th. On this date in 1605, a group of Roman Catholics, led by Guy Fawkes, unsuccessfully attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in what became known as the Gunpowder Plot.Guy' Fawkes' Day"Pronunciation: (gI' fôks'), (in Britain) November 5, celebrating the anniversary of the capture of Guy Fawkes. Cf. Gunpowder Plot.Bon•firePronunciation: (bon'fIur"), —n. 1. A large fire built in the open air, for warmth, entertainment, or celebration, to burn leaves, garbage, etc., or as a signal. 2. any fire built in the openGun'powder Plot"An unsuccessful plot to kill King James I and the assembled Lords and Commons by blowing up Parliament, November 5, 1605, in revenge for the laws against Roman Catholics. Cf. Guy Fawkes Day.
Fun, Games and Poetry
This category lists sites and pages about Fun, Games and Poetry which is related to the Guy Fawkes Day/Night or Bonfire Night celebrations, which is mainly celebrated in England each year on November 5th.
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History
This category lists history sites and pages about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot which is mainly celebrated in England each year on November 5th.
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Regional Celebrations
This category lists sites and pages about the Guy Fawkes Day/Night or Bonfire Night celebrations from other countries, which is celebrated each year on November 5th.
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Safety
This category is for sites which help people celebrate Bonfire Night safely. It includes links to sites about bonfire and fireworks safety.
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