Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, is celebrated in the UK on November 5th to commemorate the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. A group of conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, attempted to blow up the House of Lords to protest against King James I’s rule. The plot was uncovered, and the event is marked with fireworks, bonfires, and effigies of Guy Fawkes. It serves as a historical reminder of the thwarted assassination and is a tradition for communities to gather, enjoy fireworks displays, and reflect on this significant moment in British history.