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I know many of you are feeling very stressed today.
Understandable. I'm feeling that way too.
Remembering the attempted overthrow of the government IS stressful.

But take some time for yourself.
Perhaps do what I do.
Sit in a comfortable chair.
Drink some tea, or maybe wine.
Close your eyes, meditate.

And recall that it's been 419 years.

#GunpowderPlot
Celebrated with fireworks as Guy Fawkes Day, this English holiday commemorates the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, a daring attempt by Roman Catholics led by Robert Catesby to blow up Parliament, the king, and his family on this day in 1605

Guy Fawkes Day.

The #gunpowderplot — Nov. 5, 1605, when Guy #fawkes attempted to blow up the House of Parliament, including the king and other high ranking officials, to protest how #catholics in #england were persecuted.

It was meant to invoke a revolution, but Fawkes was caught and executed. Afterwards his death became a celebration, with bonfires lit across England to celebrate the strength of the #Protestant majority.

That’s how #insurrection was dealt with. Guy didn’t run for office.