AKA Name | Guy Fawkes Day, Guy Fawkes Night |
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HashtagsCompiled on | #BonfireNight, #GuyFawkesDay, #Bonfire |
2024 Date | 5 November 2024 |
2025 Date | 5 November 2025 |
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Guy Fawkes Night HistoryBonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. This is when Guy Fawkes and other plotters aimed to blow up the Houses of Parliament in England. The event is typically celebrated with fireworks, bonfires, and the burning of an effigy of Guy Fawkes. The Gunpowder Plot was orchestrated by a group of English Catholics who sought to protest against the oppressive rule of Protestant King James I by blowing up the Houses of Parliament and assassinating him in the process. However, English authorities were tipped off, and the plot failed. Since then, Bonfire Night has evolved into a time of merriment that unifies people through the age-old tradition of gathering around a warm, crackling fire with friends and loved ones. In Australia, the occasion is an opportunity to celebrate unique British traditions, honour shared cultural roots, and revel in the excitement that stems from partaking in a spectacular fireworks display. Bonfire Night is observed with a variety of community events, which often include fireworks, bonfire gatherings, and barbecues. Families and friends come together to enjoy the colourful displays and bask in the warmth of the bonfire tradition, which weaves a nostalgic tapestry of shared heritage and vibrant community that brings people closer together. Bonfire Night officially takes place on November 5th, in homage to the anniversary of the foiled plot. Guy Fawkes Night Facts
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