Every year on November 5, skies across England, Scotland and Wales are illuminated by fireworks as Brits head out into the night to enjoy Guy Fawkes Night celebrations. CNN values your feedback 1.

Mostly with bonfires and fireworks; the holiday is also known as Bonfire Night. Effigies are thrown on the fires — traditionally of Guy Fawkes, but sometimes of other unpopular people, such as ...

Mostly with bonfires and fireworks; the holiday is also known as Bonfire Night. Effigies are thrown on the fires — traditionally of Guy Fawkes, but sometimes of other unpopular people, such as ...

7. People still celebrate Guy Fawkes Night. Guy Fawkes Night (also known as Bonfire Night) is still honored on November 5 across Britain and parts of the former British Empire.

Guy Fawkes Night commemorates the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Roman Catholic (or "Popish," to use a less obliging term) insurgents were caught planning the obliteration of the House of Commons.

Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated today in the U.K., and its symbolism of overthrowing the government is taking on a new meaning for many people this year.

In the 2005 film "V for Vendetta," Hugo Weaving's character wears a Guy Fawkes mask. (Video still) Remember, remember, the Fifth of November, the Gunpowder Treason and Plot.

Guy Fawkes, sometimes known as Guido Fawkes, was one of several men arrested for attempting to blow up London’s Houses of Parliament on November 5, 1605.

Every year on November 5, skies across England, Scotland and Wales are illuminated by fireworks as Brits head out into the night to enjoy Guy Fawkes Night celebrations. Also called Fireworks Night or ...