GUY FAWKES NIGHT


Meaning of GUY FAWKES NIGHT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ gaɪ fɔ:ks naɪt ]

In Britain, Guy Fawkes Night is the evening of 5th November, when many people have parties with bonfires and fireworks. It began as a way of remembering the attempt by Guy Fawkes to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. Guy Fawkes Night is often referred to as ‘Bonfire Night’.

= Bonfire Night

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