Guy Fawkes Night

Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Day or Bonfire Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November in Great Britain, primarily involving bonfires and fireworks displays. The event originates from the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the plot, was arrested while guarding explosives beneath the House of Lords, and King James I survived the assassination attempt. The Observance of 5th November Act mandated an annual public day of thanksgiving for the plot's failure, and over time, Gunpowder Treason Day became the predominant English state commemoration, with strong Protestant religious overtones and anti-Catholic sentiment. The event's focus shifted over the centuries from violent confrontations and anti-Catholic rhetoric to a peaceful social commemoration.learn more on wikipedia