It's November 5, and that can only mean one thing (aside from Beth Ruschau's birthday): Guy Fawkes' Day! A uniquely British holiday, Guy Fawkes Day celebrates the day the infamous Gunpowder Plot was exposed in 1605. The intention of the plot was to pack tons of gunpowder under Parliament and blow the place up: lords, clergyman, MPs, king and all. Fortunately, the plot was discovered before Parliament was blown up and the Catholic conspirators were arrested. Guy Fawkes -- who was the fall-guy -- became the symbol of English hatred of Catholics and every year, effigies of him are burned in remembrance of the Gunpowder Plot.

We at SEDHE suggest you visit your local pub and have a Guinness in honor of Guy Fawkes, leader of the Gunpowder Plot. And if you want to combine burning and Guinness, have an Irish Car Bomb.