Who was Guy Fawkes?
A long time ago there was a man called Guy Fawkes. He lived in a place where leaders met in a big building.
What happened?
- Step 1: A long time ago he wanted to do something dangerous inside that building.
- Step 2: The guards found out and stopped him, so nobody got hurt.
- Step 3: After that, people remembered the day he was stopped.
How do people remember him now?
- People celebrate on November 5th. Some call it Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night.
- Families and friends often have a bonfire and watch fireworks. They sometimes make a pretend doll called a "guy" to put on the bonfire — it is just pretend.
- There are fun lights, loud bangs, and tasty treats, but grown-ups make sure it is safe.
Safety
Fireworks and bonfires can be dangerous, so only grown-ups should light them. Children watch with grown-ups and stay at a safe distance.
Short rhyme people sometimes say: 'Remember, remember the fifth of November.'