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Guy Fawkes’ National Holiday’s History
Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night and Firework Night, is an English celebration observed on 5th of November each year in the United Kingdom.
Its history begins with the events of 5th November in the year 1605, when a Gunpowder Plot member, Guy Fawkes, was arrested because of his failed conspiracy. He was caught guarding a cache of explosives placed beneath the House of Lords.
Gunpowder Plot, group of provincial English Catholics, tried to assassinate the Protestant King James I of England and replace him with a Catholic head of state. After Guy’s detention, public were celebrating the king's survival with bonfires.
Celebrations of Bonfire Night
The most typical indicator of Bonfire Night is - you would not have guessed it - bonfire. The tradition of the holiday is also creating the puppet of Guy Fawkes. Later they are burning in the fire. Children ask for the proverbial penny to later buy fireworks or sweets for them. In bigger towns, there are firework displays.
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| Bonefire |
Bonfires are large - sometimes reach up to 10 meters.
In some cities take place big events with fireworks, big bonfires, burning Guy Fawkes’ puppet, an all-night celebration, sometimes even a fun fair.
Firework Night in Other Countries
Bonfire Night is also celebrated in other countries. Including members of the Commonwealth of Nations - Australia, New Zealand, and Canada (because in these countries British culture is very rooted).
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| Everywhere it goes, this mask is accompanied by Guy Fawkes’s opposition against power. |
Remember, remember(...)
A known element of this holiday is a rhyme about events that took place in 1605.
It goes:
'Remember, remember the fifth of November
The Gunpowder Treason and Plot
I see of no reason,
Why Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot...
Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes,
'Twas his intent.
To blow up the King and the Parliament.
Three score barrels of powder below.
Poor old England to overthrow.'
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