Guy Fawkes Day Holidays Society

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• - Origins, customs and traditions of Bonfire Night.
  
• - Provides a historical background of the holiday as well as information about how it is celebrated today.
  
• - A student from England provides a brief overview of the holiday.
  
• - A simple but interesting explanation of the events, with recipes and history of the Houses of Parliment, good for the younger ones.
  
• - Describes the damage that would have resulted had the plotters been successful. From Cronaca.
  
• - Presents a short history of the Plot and plotters, along with a detailed look at how Guy Fawkes Day has been celebrated over the years.
  
• - The history and usage of the bonfire.
  
• - Explanation of the use of the word "bonfire."
  
• - Short summary of the celebrations and a conversation forum.
  
• - Images and history of a bonfire night / Guy Fawkes day celebration, with images and information on the gunpowder plot, firework festivals, and displays.
  
• - A musical version of the events with resources for teaching.
  
• - An Englishman`s explanation of Bonfire Night to the outside world.
  
• - History of the Gunpowder Plot from Channel 4 in London, England. Features an interview with Ronald Hutton, professor of history at the University of Bristol.
  
• - How Guy Fawkes could have changed the face of London if his 1605 plot had not been foiled, experts say, from BBC News.
  
• - A collection of sites, all with the same interest of celebrating Guy Fawkes Day/Bonfire Night.
  
• - A brief outline of the events from Microsoft Encarta.
  
• - Explains why the 5th November is a night for burning the Guy and watching fireworks.
  
• - How bonfire night was celebrated in Somerset U.K.in 1889.
  
• - How the 5th of November used to be celebrated in the East End area of London.
  
• - A summary of the celebrations, and history from the Flak Magazine.