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Halloween
In the year 835 AD the Roman Catholic Church made 1st November a church holiday to honour all the saints. Another name for All Saints Day is 'All Hallows' (hallow means 'saint'). The festival began on All Hallows Eve, the last night of October.
5th November- Bonfire/Guy Fawkes Day/Fireworks Night
In England, the day of fires became 5th November (Bonfire Night), the anniversary of the Gunpowder plot in1605.
"Remember,
remember,
the fifth of November,
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
We see no reason why
Gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot!"
Guy Fawkes Rhyme
the fifth of November,
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
We see no reason why
Gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot!"
Guy Fawkes Rhyme
Bonfire Night and Halloween were originated from pagan times, when the evil spirits of darkness had to be driven away using noise and fire.
Read more about the history of the Gunpowder Plot & Guy Fawkes Night
