Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night, is a British tradition celebrated on the 5th of November. It commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, where Guy Fawkes and a group of conspirators attempted to assassinate King James I and blow up the Houses of Parliament. The plot aimed to restore a Catholic monarch to the English throne, but it was thwarted when authorities discovered the explosives hidden beneath the Parliament.

In celebration of the King’s survival, people lit bonfires across London, and this practice eventually became an annual event throughout the UK. Over the centuries, Bonfire Night has evolved into a community celebration marked by fireworks, bonfires, and effigies of Guy Fawkes. The night serves as both a historical reminder and a festive occasion for friends and families to come together and enjoy spectacular firework displays.