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What is Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) and when is it celebrated?
- A harvest festival celebrated on the first Saturday in November
- A celebration of the end of World War II, held on 8 May
- A celebration marking the failure of the Gunpowder Plot, held on 5 November
- A Viking festival celebrated on 31 October
Why this is the correct answer
Bonfire Night on 5 November marks the anniversary of the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators were caught attempting to blow up Parliament. Across the UK, people celebrate with bonfires and fireworks to mark the foiling of this plot.