UK Kid's Bonfire Night History –November 5th

For Kids,

Once upon a time, in the year 1605, there was a famous event in England known as the Gunpowder Plot. A group of men wanted to do something very naughty—they planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament! This was because they were unhappy with the King, King James I.  

One of these men was named Guy Fawkes. He was in charge of guarding the barrels of gunpowder hidden under the building. 

However, the plot was discovered before it could happen. Guy Fawkes was caught and the plan was stopped. To celebrate the King's safety, people lit big bonfires all across England. This is why, even today, every year on the 5th of November, people celebrate Bonfire Night. It's a night of fun and excitement, which features bonfires and fireworks, where families and friends gather to remember how the King was saved over 400 years ago!