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Guy Fawkes
Remember, Remember the 5th of November… Bonfire Night. But why do the British celebrate with fireworks, bonfires – and set fire to ‘Guy’?
St Edmund, Original Patron Saint of England
It is commonly accepted that St George is the Patron Saint of England. But should we instead be raising the White Dragon flag of St Edmund on November 20th?
The Folklore Year – November
The Folklore Year – traditional folklore and culture of Britain, events taking place every year in November
Martinmas
St Martin’s Day or Martinmas falls on November 11th and was traditionally celebrated with feasting as it also marked the…
St Andrew, Patron Saint of Scotland
Read about the life of St Andrew, Patron Saint of Scotland.
Bonfire Night in the 1950s and 1960s
In 21st century Britain, Bonfire Night is usually celebrated with a trip to an organised bonfire and firework display. Not so in the 1950s and 1960s: Bonfire Night was a hands-on celebration…
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