[SteveH]

For the history buffs here... ;-)

[SteveH]

See also Thanksgiving for Avoiding an Explosive Situation.

[Pharmboy]

Thanks. I never knew about the connection between T-day and old Guido.

[Xenalyte]

Another reason to celebrate November 5!

[Lawgvr1955]

I first learned of Guye Fawkes by listening to John Lennon's song "Remember". Wondered why the last line was "Remember, remember, the 5th of November".

[Nateman]

This is where the word "GUY" came into use. At first it was naturally used to mean a bad person. You'd call them a Guy. Over time it mellowed out to mean an ordinary male.