Bonfire Nights

Bonfire Night is a name given to various annual celebrations characterized by bonfires and fireworks. The event celebrates different traditions on different dates, depending on the country. Some of the most popular instances include the following:

• Walpurgis Night – Apr 30 – Scandinavia
• St John’s Eve – Jun 23 – Ireland, Spain, Northern Portugal
• Eleventh Night – Jul 11 – Northern Ireland
• Feast of the Assumption – Aug 15 – Northern Ireland
• Guy Fawkes Night – Nov 5 – in Great Britain, Newfoundland and Labrador

Note: This is by no means a complete list of celebrations referred to as “Bonfire Night.”