On 10 November 2026 XLIX, Molossians celebrated our annual Guy Fawkes Night, albeit a little late! Guy Fawkes Night, or Bonfire Night, is a popular event in Great Britain, dating back to the foiled Gunpowder Plot of 5 November 1605 when Guy Fawkes and 13 of his cohorts conspired to blow up Parliament and King James I of England. After the plot was uncovered and the conspirators executed, the 5th of November became an official holiday in Great Britain, adopted likewise in Molossia, in recognition of our English roots. Prior to the holiday, Molossian citizens gathered in Government House and created their own Guys, to burn in effigy. That done, on the 10th of November, delayed a few days by illness, the bonfire in Red Square was lit and Molossians gathered for the evening festivities. Dinner was bangers and mash, Molossian style, accompanied by hot apple cider and hot chocolate. Dessert was s'mores, a departure from our annual apple cake with caramel. Then the Guy Fawkes rhyme was recited by the company, after which the Guys were committed to the bonfire, one by one. The evening was concluded with gentle revelry around the fire until it became coals and the celebrants dispersed. A fine time was had by all and we all look forward to next year's Guy Fawkes Night!
 Around The Fire |
 The President And First Lady |
 The Littlest Reveler |
 Guys Ready For The Fire |
 Guy Firebound |
 Guy On Fire |
 Guys On Fire |
 Guy On Fire |
The Many Guys of Molossia