when is the occasion?
On 5 November every year.
Guy Fawkes Night
Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night and Fireworks Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, primarily in the United Kingdom
what is guy fawkes night? An annual commemoration day . why is it celebrated? It is celebrated for the failure of an attempt on the life of King James I.
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Guy Fawkes Night [SEP] Introduction
Claims that Guy Fawkes Night was a Protestant replacement for older customs like Samhain are disputed, although another old celebration, Halloween, has lately increased in popularity in England, and according to some writers, may threaten the continued observance of 5 November.