Yes, the English speaking people are an odd lot. We all commemorate acts of treason against the Crown by letting off fireworks. On this side of the pond, a successful one, remembered in July, on the other an unsuccessful one in November.
I think we both (English and American) share an understanding of individual rights even if over done
sometimes, the idea of an individual taking on what seems to be overweaning government sits well with us.
from another site.
Nowadays on Bonfire Night people organise their own parties or attend big organised fireworks displays. They stand around the bonfire, set off fireworks and eat lots of nice warming Bonfire Night foods, like sausages and jacket potatoes. They might also remark...
Remember, remember the fifth of November,
Gunpowder, treason and plot,
We see no reason,
Why gunpowder treason,
Should ever be forgot!
...Which sort of suggests that people rather admire the cheek of Guy Fawkes, trying to blow up Parliament, and that's why they celebrate Bonfire night, rather than celebrating the fact that his plot failed and he was caught!