What is Bonfire Night in England?

November 5th is a very special day in England. Many children and their families look forward to this day, but do you know what they are celebrating?

Visit out Bonfire Night pages to find out the answer to this and the following questions:

1. What is November 5th called in Britain?
2. What do people do on this day?
3. Why do we ‘celebrate bonfire night in England? (What is the historical reason?)
4. What foods are eaten on this day?
5. What is an effigy?
6. Can you compleate the rhyme: Remember, remember … ?
7. Who was the British monarch during the Gunpowder Plot?

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