Bonfire Night(Guy Fawkes Night) is celebrated on 5th Novermber every year in England. It’s a traditional festival for more than 400 years.

The history of Bonfire Night

On 5th November 1605, a group of catholic militants decided to blow up the British Parliament but thanks to a letter sent to a someone who was in danger, the plot was discovered and the plotters executed.

Contrary to popular believe, the leader of the band was not Guido (Guy) Fawkes but actually Robert Catesby. It was Guy who was caught when he was checking the explosives in the cellar.

How is Bonfire Night celebrated in England?

On 5th Novermber, huge bonfires are lighted throughout England. Firework displays are also popular on this night too.

People traditionally make a ‘guy’- an effigy of Guy Fawkes, place it on top of a pyre and set fire to it.

Before the day, children would go “guying”. They take the guy door to door and ask for “a penny for the guy”.

Traditional games are bobbing for apples, Guy’s Head (sticky apples on a string that you have to bite into without using your hands) etc.

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