Guy Fawkes Day
Proper noun
  1. (UK) November 5, a holiday in England since the 17th century commemorating the failure of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot.
  2. (UK) Synonym of Guy Fawkes Night#English|Guy Fawkes Night, the associated revelry, traditionally including bonfires, fireworks, and the burning in effigy of the pope, Guy Fawkes, and/or the Devil.
Synonyms
  • (UK) Gunpowder Treason Day
  • (US) Pope Day



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