US Politics | Why do we celebrate Bonfire Night? History of fireworks night explained
AS Bonfire Night approaches and the firework festivities begin, thousands will celebrate on November 5. But why do we celebrate Bonfire Night? Here's everything you need to know about the event that set off the tradition nearly 400 years ago. 
Bonfire Night is celebrated each year on November 5 Why do we celebrate Bonfire Night? Bonfire Night is celebrated in the UK by lighting bonfires and setting off fireworks. It's traditional for families and friends to head out and catch their local fireworks display or host a bonfire. The reason we do this is because it's the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 \- a failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London and kill King James I, by a group of dissident Catholics. Warwickshire-born Catholic Robert Catesby and his friends planned to kill the King, his ministers and scores of nobles by blowing up the Palace of Westminster during the State Opening of Parliament on November 5, 1605. Most Read in News BLOODY SCENE Chilling details emerge after girl, 4, grandma, & 2 others found dead in home VLAD'S SICK Besieged Russian troops 'eating ZOO animals to stay alive on Ukraine frontline' MYSTERY DISAPPEARANCE Teen, 19, goes missing after going for a walk 5 days ago HORROR WRECK Celeb hangout owner & his son killed in crash that trapped them in burning car TRAGIC END Missing pregnant mom and baby found dead after eerie online messages uncovered SHOCK CLAIMS Rapper Takeoff faced trial over rape allegations before he was shot dead SHOCK TWIST Judge steps down from Delphi murders case after blasting 'blood lust' for info DESPERATE CRIES Horror 911 call captures wife's screams before husband 'buried her alive' DOUBLE TRAGEDY Quinton Simon's grandfather 'killed' amid landfill search for toddler's body DECEITFUL DEVICE Walmart thieves target self-checkout in a new way & it took just 5 seconds Guy ...Guido... Fawkes, 35, was the trigger man drafted in to set the fuse for the explosives. However, he was caught red handed trying to explode 36 barrels of gunpowder in the Houses of Parliament \- and arrested on November 5. He died on January 31, 1606, at the age of 35, after receiving his penalty for high treason. Those plotting alongside Robert Catesby and Guy Fawkes were John and Christopher Wright, Robert and Thomas Wintour, Thomas Percy, Robert Keyes, Thomas Bates, John Grant, Ambrose Rookwood, Sir Everard Digby and Francis Tresham. Most Read in News SKY'S THE LIMIT Neighbour leaves polite letter over loud TV & it's left people in stitches FLIGHT HELL My leg was badly burnt on Ryanair flight after cabin crew dropped hot pasta REBELS WITHOUT A CLAUS I'm getting slammed for putting my Xmas lights up 'too early' KNIFE HORROR Teens 'murdered dad with Rambo knife before girlfriends helped them escape' VERBAL TREATMENT Britain's most and least respected accents revealed - see how YOURS ranks ALL IS NOT BRIGHT Christmas lights CANCELLED across the UK - so is your town affected? Why do we celebrate Bonfire Night with fireworks and bonfires? When you think of Bonfire night, you immediately picture people standing around a blazing bonfire, whilst looking up as fireworks light up the night sky. But why associate and celebrate Bonfire night in this way? People first began lighting bonfires as a celebration that the King had survived the assassination attempt in 1605, and the tradition has carried on to this day. The first celebration took place in 1606. Fireworks are also set off throughout the country \- representing the 36 barrels of gunpowder that were never used. People also create straw dummies, representing Guy Fawkes, to throw on to bonfires. The effigies are called ...guys... and children often ask for a ''penny for the guy.'' Traditionally, each year the yeoman of the guard will still search the cellars of the Houses of Parliament before the state opening. However, it is a ceremonial gesture rather than an actual terrorist hunt, even using old lanterns.
Bonfire Night is celebrated each year on November 5 Why do we celebrate Bonfire Night? Bonfire Night is celebrated in the UK by lighting bonfires and setting off fireworks. It's traditional for families and friends to head out and catch their local fireworks display or host a bonfire. The reason we do this is because it's the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 \- a failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London and kill King James I, by a group of dissident Catholics. Warwickshire-born Catholic Robert Catesby and his friends planned to kill the King, his ministers and scores of nobles by blowing up the Palace of Westminster during the State Opening of Parliament on November 5, 1605. Most Read in News BLOODY SCENE Chilling details emerge after girl, 4, grandma, & 2 others found dead in home VLAD'S SICK Besieged Russian troops 'eating ZOO animals to stay alive on Ukraine frontline' MYSTERY DISAPPEARANCE Teen, 19, goes missing after going for a walk 5 days ago HORROR WRECK Celeb hangout owner & his son killed in crash that trapped them in burning car TRAGIC END Missing pregnant mom and baby found dead after eerie online messages uncovered SHOCK CLAIMS Rapper Takeoff faced trial over rape allegations before he was shot dead SHOCK TWIST Judge steps down from Delphi murders case after blasting 'blood lust' for info DESPERATE CRIES Horror 911 call captures wife's screams before husband 'buried her alive' DOUBLE TRAGEDY Quinton Simon's grandfather 'killed' amid landfill search for toddler's body DECEITFUL DEVICE Walmart thieves target self-checkout in a new way & it took just 5 seconds Guy ...Guido... Fawkes, 35, was the trigger man drafted in to set the fuse for the explosives. However, he was caught red handed trying to explode 36 barrels of gunpowder in the Houses of Parliament \- and arrested on November 5. He died on January 31, 1606, at the age of 35, after receiving his penalty for high treason. Those plotting alongside Robert Catesby and Guy Fawkes were John and Christopher Wright, Robert and Thomas Wintour, Thomas Percy, Robert Keyes, Thomas Bates, John Grant, Ambrose Rookwood, Sir Everard Digby and Francis Tresham. Most Read in News SKY'S THE LIMIT Neighbour leaves polite letter over loud TV & it's left people in stitches FLIGHT HELL My leg was badly burnt on Ryanair flight after cabin crew dropped hot pasta REBELS WITHOUT A CLAUS I'm getting slammed for putting my Xmas lights up 'too early' KNIFE HORROR Teens 'murdered dad with Rambo knife before girlfriends helped them escape' VERBAL TREATMENT Britain's most and least respected accents revealed - see how YOURS ranks ALL IS NOT BRIGHT Christmas lights CANCELLED across the UK - so is your town affected? Why do we celebrate Bonfire Night with fireworks and bonfires? When you think of Bonfire night, you immediately picture people standing around a blazing bonfire, whilst looking up as fireworks light up the night sky. But why associate and celebrate Bonfire night in this way? People first began lighting bonfires as a celebration that the King had survived the assassination attempt in 1605, and the tradition has carried on to this day. The first celebration took place in 1606. Fireworks are also set off throughout the country \- representing the 36 barrels of gunpowder that were never used. People also create straw dummies, representing Guy Fawkes, to throw on to bonfires. The effigies are called ...guys... and children often ask for a ''penny for the guy.'' Traditionally, each year the yeoman of the guard will still search the cellars of the Houses of Parliament before the state opening. However, it is a ceremonial gesture rather than an actual terrorist hunt, even using old lanterns.
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