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Meaning of Guy Fawkes Day | Babel Free

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November 5, a celebration in England since the 17th century commemorating the failure of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot.
UK
Synonym of Guy Fawkes Night, the associated revelry, traditionally including bonfires, fireworks, and the burning in effigy of the pope, Guy Fawkes, and/or the Devil.
UK

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Español Noche de Guy Fawkes

日本語ガイ・フォークス・ナイト

한국어 가이 포크스의 밤

Português Noite de Guy Fawkes

Русский Ночь Га́я Фо́кса

Examples

“A number ⟳ of towns in East Sussex, and on the borders of Kent and Surrey, make ⟳ a special feature of huge bonfires and torchlight processions with fireworks on Guy Fawkes day or an early November Saturday.”

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