Bonfire Night (5 November)
BON-fyre-nyte /ˈbɒnfaɪə naɪt/
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What it really means
On and around 5 November, Britain marks Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) with big public bonfires and firework displays, remembering a failed plot to blow up Parliament in 1605. Going to an organised display is the normal way to join in — take cash for food stalls, wrap up warm, and expect loud fireworks for several evenings around the date.
Chinese explanation
每年11月5日前后，英国庆祝篝火之夜（盖伊·福克斯之夜），举行大型公共篝火和烟花表演，纪念1605年一场炸毁议会的失败阴谋。参加有组织的表演是最常见的过节方式——带点现金买小吃、穿暖和些，并且要有心理准备：那几天晚上到处都是烟花声。
Example conversation
A: Why can I hear fireworks everywhere this week?
B: It's Bonfire Night on the fifth — come to the display in the park with us, it's great fun.
A：这周怎么到处都能听到烟花声？
B：5号是篝火之夜——跟我们一起去公园看表演吧，特别有意思。
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