Guy Fawkes Night, or Bonfire Night is a British tradition involving bonfires, fireworks and effigies, but how did it become such a popular event?
  • aebletrae [she/her]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    1 year ago

    It’s an event that tells an oppressed group to know their place, and reminds everyone that any attempt to turn the tables on the ruling class will result in a showily horrific punishment. What could possibly be more British?