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guy fawkes night

/ˈɡaɪ fɔːks naɪt/

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/ˈɡaɪ fɔːks naɪt/B1formalbritish
  • ruЕжегодный британский праздник 5 ноября, отмечающий провал Порохового заговора 1605 года, обычно сопровождающийся кострами, фейерверками и сожжением чучела Гая Фокса.

An annual British celebration on November 5th commemorating the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, typically observed with bonfires, fireworks, and the burning of an effigy of Guy Fawkes.

  1. British celebrationB1formalbritish

    An annual celebration in the United Kingdom on November 5th, commemorating the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament.

    ruНочь Гая Фокса

    • We watched the fireworks display on Guy Fawkes Night.
    • Children often make a 'guy' out of old clothes to burn on the bonfire.
    • Guy Fawkes Night is also known as Bonfire Night.