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-Enable subtitles to make it easier to follow the information.
(Beware that the Guy Fawkes video has auto-generated subtitles that often transcribes the words incorrectly.)
-Fill in the blanks on your worksheet. The words are provided for Guy Fawkes.
1. Informative Christmas Song by 'Horrible Histories' (already has subtitles)
Here you will learn about how the Christmas Tree was included into Christmas.
2. 'The History behind Guy Fawkes Day' Skit by 'Horrible Histories'
Guy Fawkes day / Fireworks Day is a day that is remembered in UK when Guy Fawkes almost succeeded in blowing up the king and all the government members some 400 years ago. Guy Fawkes was a Catholic Christian who did not agree with the Protestant government of that time, and wanted to install a new Catholic King.
On this day, they build a big bonfire and sometimes place an effigy / statue of Guy on it, though in the past (due to anti-Catholic feelings) this used to be a figure of the Catholic Pope. Fireworks are also displayed to commemorate this day of 'Gunpowder, Treason and Plot'
3. What are Americans Thankful for on Thanksgiving Day?
Thanksgiving is a feast to be thankful of a good harvest and other lucky blessings during that year as well as to remember particular events from the past.
4. History behind Easter
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