Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, is a traditional UK celebration on the 5th of November to commemorate the foiling of Guy Fawkes’ attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. This UK tradition is celebrated by people getting together around Bonfires, lighting sparklers, eating toffee apples and setting off fireworks. In the past, people used to even burn a fake ‘effigy’ of Guy Fawkes!
While this is a great and unique British celebration fire and fireworks should always be treated with caution and respect. For international students who are experiencing Bonfire night for the first time, below are a few things to remember when having a great Guy Fawkes Night on the 5th