What Is Bonfire Night? Bonfire night is primarily a day that effigies are burnt, effigies of “Fawkes,” to commemorate the day that the plan to blow up the House of Parliament and kill “King James I” was foiled. History Of Bonfire Night Bonfire night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night/Day or Fireworks Night is often done on 5th November as a commemoration of the day … [Read more...] about BONFIRE NIGHT AND HOW WE USE FIREWORKS TO CELEBRATE