Guy Fawkes Night
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edit- (British) The revelry on Guy Fawkes Day (the 5th of November) in commemoration of the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, traditionally including the burning of effigies of the pope, Guy Fawkes, and/or the Devil.
Synonyms
edit- (UK) Bonfire Night
- (UK) Firework Night
- (Australian) Cracker Night
- (US, historical) Pope Night
Related terms
edit- (UK) Guy Fawkes Day
- (UK, historical) Gunpowder Treason Day
- (US, historical) Pope Day
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