Guy Fawkes Night
British November fireworks
Guy Fawkes Night is a British celebration held on November 5th, commemorating the failed 1605 Gunpowder Plot to blow up Parliament.
The evening features bonfires, fireworks, and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes, one of the conspirators.
Also called Bonfire Night.
We're having a Guy Fawkes Night party with sparklers and toffee apples.
- sparklerEmitting light stick
- parkinOat-based British confection
- bonfireLarge outdoor fire
- effigySculpted human representation
- conspiratorsSecret joint schemers
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