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#81 Guy Fawkes Night (British Tradition)

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The History of Guy Fawkes

The 5th of November marks the anniversary of Guy Fawkes' failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The UK has a tradition of burning an effigy of him, which some say is fizzling out. "It's just kind of fun and most people don't see it as a horrible thing," he says. 'Many traditions around the world are fizzing out, of course.'

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