BudMarLeY Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Tonight will be Guy Fawkes night, who will be going out and celebrating For anyone who doesnt know, I will post from wikipedia what Guy Fawkes night is (I know, I'm lazy) Guy Fawkes Night , also known as Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night and Firework Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, primarily in Great Britain. Its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords. Celebrating the fact that King James I had survived the attempt on his life, people lit bonfires around London, and months later the introduction of the Observance of 5th November Act enforced an annual public day of thanksgiving for the plot's failure. Within a few decades Gunpowder Treason Day, as it was known, became the predominant English state commemoration, but as it carried strong religious overtones it also became a focus for anti-Catholic sentiment. Puritans delivered sermons regarding the perceived dangers of popery, while during increasingly raucous celebrations common folk burnt effigies of popular hate-figures, such as the pope. Towards the end of the 18th century reports appear of children begging for money with effigies of Guy Fawkes and 5 November gradually became known as Guy Fawkes Day. Towns such as Lewes and Guildford were in the 19th century scenes of increasingly violent class-based confrontations, fostering traditions those towns celebrate still, albeit peaceably. In the 1850s changing attitudes eventually resulted in the toning down of much of the day's anti-Catholic rhetoric, and the Observance of 5th November Act was repealed in 1859. Eventually, the violence was dealt with, and by the 20th century Guy Fawkes Day had become an enjoyable social commemoration, although lacking much of its original focus. The present-day Guy Fawkes Night is usually celebrated at large organised events, centred on a bonfire and extravagant firework displays. Settlers exported Guy Fawkes Night to overseas colonies, including some in North America, where it was known as Pope Day. Those festivities died out with the onset of the American Revolution. 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, and according to some writers, may threaten the continued observance of 5 November. Go out tonight, make a bonfire, and invite some friends Enjoy your Guy Fawkes night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyphant Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I get the chance to spend two days this year on the 5th of November. Sadly, no bonfire because I'm in the middle of the ocean =/ Gotta love crossing time zones! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudMarLeY Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 lol, you in the service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakobholmelund Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Looks awesome, dont think we have anything like this here in copenhagen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyphant Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Yeah I'm in the service. About to return home on the 18th of Nov. Which is also my birthday, kinda cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtreeme99 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Looks epic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredglol Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I love V as Vendetta. Too bad i missed this one. Sucks to be german in this case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zredstar Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 V for vendetta is a great movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelxin Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Hey, I think someone said I need 5 posts to be able to download files. So here's a post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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a6838676 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Remember, remember,The 5-th of November..Why nobody mention that poem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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