Do you know anyone in the States that celebrates Guy Fawkes Day?

[Anonymous]

There are so many British traditions that I want to continue here but no one to share with.
Is Guy Fawkes celebrated here in DC, anywhere in the States?

[Anonymous]

No, we don’t celebrate terrorists generally.

[Anonymous]

Remember, remember, the 5th of November

[Anonymous]

I’m British and many years ago I went to a Friends bonfire party on the 5th when I lived in Northern VA. Not heard of anything recently though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, we don’t celebrate terrorists generally.

Sure we do! We celebrate Independence Day - which was the ultimate act of terrorism against the British Crown.

What did Guy Fawkes ever do, compared to an entire colony occupying half a continent up and leaving, with the gall of smashing the British Army on the way out?

Fawkes blew up some gunpowder. Big deal.

[Anonymous]

I have a British friend who often hosts a bonfire. But thats the only person I know who celebrates it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, we don’t celebrate terrorists generally.

The celebration is over his inability to act on terrorism

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No, we don’t celebrate terrorists generally.

The celebration is over his inability to act on terrorism

+1. They literally burn giant effigies of him

[Anonymous]

I haven't seen any celebrations. But I always tell my kids. And since they were born here, they roll their eyes. Sigh.

[Anonymous]

Why? It's like celebrating Thanksgiving in France. Why would we do that?

[Anonymous]

We do. We are British though.

[Anonymous]

We lived in England for a long period of time. Burning thd "Guy" always seemed ridiculous and set a bad example. Just have a bonfire- no need to burn a person to death and celebrate.
You like November? Get a fire pit and toast marshmallows.

[Anonymous]

I watch V for Vendetta and Mr Robot.
Then I make s'mores.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No, we don’t celebrate terrorists generally.

Sure we do! We celebrate Independence Day - which was the ultimate act of terrorism against the British Crown.

What did Guy Fawkes ever do, compared to an entire colony occupying half a continent up and leaving, with the gall of smashing the British Army on the way out?

Fawkes blew up some gunpowder. Big deal.

Umm... they caught them before they did.

[Anonymous]

What would a celebration look like?