Who the Fawkes is Guy?

Strange customs here in England. November 5th celebrates bonfire night. Guy Fawkes, attempted to blow up the houses of Parliament. He was caught in the early morning hours of November 5th, 1603 with a torch and 36 kegs of gunpowder. He was tried and executed. Every November 5th Brits get together and set off copious amounts of fireworks. Most people don't even know what they are celebrating or commemorating. Guy Fawkes was a Catholic and was protesting the ill-treatment of Catholics that began with Henry VIII.

Last night, after my evening service at Central, I spent 20 minutes or so watching the fireworks that were set off in the city centre.