Guy Fawkes wasn’t actually the leader of the Bonfire Night plot – that was Robert Catesby, but Guy Fawkes became the most famous because he was caught guarding the gunpowder!
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The word “Ramadan” comes from the Arabic word “ramida” or “ar-ramad,” which means intense heat or scorched ground — this name was chosen because fasting helps purify the soul!
Fun and Unique Facts
The first Ramadan food markets were started by the Ottomans, who would set up special bazaars during the holy month!
The tradition of using a cannon to announce the breaking of the fast during Ramadan, known as the “Iftar Cannon,” originated in Egypt!
History & Origins
Boxing Day got its name from the tradition of wealthy people giving boxes filled with small gifts, money, and leftover food to their servants and employees the day after Christmas.