Guy Fawkes Day
See also: Guy Fawkes' Day
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- (UK) November 5, a holiday 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.
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- (UK, historical) Gunpowder Treason Day
- (US, historical) Pope Day
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- Guy Fawkes on Wikipedia.Wikipedia