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Because Guy fawks wanted to blow up the house of parliament with gun powder. He was caught on the 4th of November, and arrested along with the people who helped him, and the next day his friends were hung drawn and quartered and guy fawks was burnt at the stake with fire, so we celebrate this day with fireworks, like gun powder, and some people burn a scarecrow or straw man tied to a long piece of wood in memory of the day. Also, a tradition is that now the owners of the house of parliament now go into the cellar and search for strange men with gun powder...
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When is bonfire night celebrated?
Bonfire Night is celebrated on November 5th in the United Kingdom to mark the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605, where Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament. It is also known as Guy Fawkes Night or Fireworks Night.
Is a bonfire to night?
bonfire night is on the 5th of November
Does bonfire night exist in US?
No, Bonfire Night is predominantly celebrated in the British commonwealth.
Where is bonfire night held?
since the1990;s the bonfire has been held on the Saturday nearest to the fifth of November on the Playing Field attached to the Village Hall.
When is Mischeif Night celebrated?
It is celebrated 1 day before bonfire night.
Where is Tetney bonfire night held?
since the1990;s the bonfire has been held on the Saturday nearest to the fifth of November on the Playing Field attached to the Village Hall.
Which countaries bonfire night is celebrated?
London
What day is bonfire night 2012?
Bonfire night is on the monday 5th November 2012
Why is bonfire night celebrated?
It is celebrated because that is the day Guy Fawkes died.
What time is bonfire night?
bomfire night is on the 5 of November
Is it bonfire tonight?
There is probably a bonfire every night of the year. You just need to know where. Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night is on the 5th November.
What is the proper name for bonfire night?
The proper name for bonfire night is Guy Fawkes Night or Guy Fawkes Day. It is celebrated on November 5th in the United Kingdom to commemorate the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when a group of conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
