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Guy Fawkes: The First Burning Man?

Celebrating Guy Fawkes

Celebrating Guy Fawkes

Guy Fawkes Night is an annual British celebration that marks the downfall of the Gunpowder Plot of November 5, 1605. On that day, a group of Catholic conspirators--including Guy Fawkes--tried to destroy the House of Parliament, in London. Celebrations include lots of fire.

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Nov 05, 2006