bonfire nights

Evening flame gatherings

Bonfire nights are evening celebrations centered on large outdoor fires, typically involving fireworks, food, and communal gathering.

In Britain, Bonfire Night specifically refers to November 5th, commemorating the foiled Gunpowder Plot of 1605: We're having people over for bonfire night.

The phrase also applies more generally to any festive evening built around an open fire.

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outdoor vs indoor gathering

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Festivals on frozen waterways

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anarchic/explosive celebration vs quiet/solemn observance

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Gatherings honoring someone with flames

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