Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night

/ˈbɒnfaɪə naɪt/
Noun General British

British celebration November 5th commemorating failed Gunpowder Plot (1605).

Etymology & History

British celebration November 5th commemorating failed Gunpowder Plot (1605). Fireworks, bonfires, burning Guy Fawkes effigy. 'Remember remember the fifth of November'. Uniquely British historical celebration.

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General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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