Guy Fawkes Night

This holiday is known in Britain as Bonfire Night. It’s one of the most cherished holidays in the country. Each year it’s celebrated with massive fireworks and bonfires. According to a calendar, the holiday falls on the 5th of November and commemorates the failure of Gunpowder Plot.

Now, every year, people in UK light huge bonfires on the night of 5 November, to burn the ‘Guy,’ the scarecrow type figure made out of old clothes, stuffed paper and straw.

Fireworks are set off, as a reminder of the gunpowder hidden in the cellar by the protestors.

Torch lit processions go on the roads leading to the firework displays.

The bonfires are used to cook soup and bake potatoes for the crowds that come to watch the fireworks.

Children’s favorite part during Gay Fawkes Night is the tasty food sold in streets. For example baked potatoes, homemade toffee apples, sausage rolls, popcorn.

English  teacher Skidan L.M.