Claims that Guy Fawkes Night was a Protestant replacement for older customs like Samhain are disputed, although another old celebration, Halloween, has lately increased in popularity, and according to some writers, may threaten the continued observance of 5 November.
Claims that Guy Fawkes Night was a Protestant replacement for older customs like Samhain are disputed. Another old celebration at the same time of year, Halloween, which has many common aspects to its celebrations has lately increased in popularity, and according to some writers, may threaten the continued observance of 5 November.