How do we celebrate Guy Fawkes Day?
In this lesson, we will learn how some people celebrate Guy Fawkes Day. We will learn about bonfire night and then we will look at the different ways in which it is celebrated.
How do we celebrate Guy Fawkes Day?
In this lesson, we will learn how some people celebrate Guy Fawkes Day. We will learn about bonfire night and then we will look at the different ways in which it is celebrated.
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- Guy Fawkes day is also referred to as 'Bonfire Night'.
- Some people in Britain celebrate Guy Fawkes day every year on the 5th of November to commemorate the failure of the gunpowder plot of the 5th November 1605.
- The 5th November is a time to celebrate the safety of the King who was not killed by Guy Fawkes and his fellow plotters.
- Guy Fawkes Day is usually celebrated with people gathering to light bonfires and watch firework displays.
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3 Questions
Q1.
Why did Robert Catesby ask Guy Fawkes to help?
Guy Fawkes was his friend.
Q2.
What is a conspiracy?
A large group of people.
Q3.
What happened to Guy Fawkes on the 5th of November 1605?
He escaped.
3 Questions
Q1.
When is Guy Fawkes Day?
The 5th of December.
The 5th of October.
Q2.
Some popular foods to eat on bonfire night are jacket potatoes and _____________.
Banans.
Strawberries.
Q3.
What do some people burn on bonfires on bonfire night?
Clothes.