Good morning, welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: November 5th, 2021. I would like to ask you to take a look at the Holidays being celebrated this morning and let me know which one you most want to celebrate and why. For my family Charlie will be studying both Holidays in our Homeschool History Class this morning.
Gunpowder Day: Always November 5th
Guy Fawkes Day and Gunpowder Day are one and the same Holiday and commemorates the infamous Gunpowder Conspiracy of 1605 in England. Which was led by, Guy Fawkes.
The Roots of Gunpowder Day or Guy Fawkes Day
In 1603, King James I took the throne in England an avid Protestant, he began persecuting Catholics in the Country. King James forbid Catholics from practicing their Religion. King James punished Catholics who did not convert to the Protestant Church.
The Gunpowder Conspirators were a group of Catholics who sought to take action against King James. They plotted to blow up the British Houses of Parliament when the king and his supporters were in the buildings. Their plot was uncovered on November 5th, 1605. Thirty six barrels of gunpowder were found in the basement of Parliament. Guy Fawkes, the leader of the Conspiracy, was arrested and tortured until he confessed. Guy Fawkes was arrested just as he was about to ignite the gunpowder.
How do people in England celebrate Gunpowder Day? With fireworks and bonfires.
Are we celebrating Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators, for attempting to eliminate Religious persecution? Or, are we celebrating the Government’s successful discovery of the plot, saving many lives? You make the call.
History and Origin of Guy Fawkes Day:
We know the origin of the cause for this Holiday but do not know when this special day began to be celebrated. It likely began in the 1600s. This special day lends proof the theory that notoriety results in recognition.
Guy Fawkes Day and Gunpowder Day are one and the same. Commemorating the infamous Gunpowder Conspiracy of 1605 in England. It was led by, you guessed it, Guy Fawkes.
The Roots of Gunpowder Day or Guy Fawkes Day
In 1603, King James I took the throne in England and he was an avid Protestant, who began persecuting Catholics in the Country. King James forbid Catholics from practicing Religion ,and punished Catholics who did not convert to the Protestant church.
The Gunpowder Conspirators were a group of Catholics who sought to take action against the King. They plotted to blow up the British Houses of Parliament. They planned to do so, when the King and his supporters were in the buildings. Their plot was uncovered on November 5th, 1605. Thirty six barrels of gunpowder were found in the basement of Parliament. Guy Fawkes, the leader of the conspiracy, was arrested and tortured until he confessed. He was arrested just as he was about to ignite the gunpowder.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
