November

Installation of Guru Granth Sahib as Eternal Guru
Sikh holiday and festival : (1997 November 2, 1998 October 22).

November 5 (nearest Saturday)
Lamberhurst, Kent, England : 'Guy Fawkes' Day' Bonfire & Fireworks Display. Remembrance of the attempt by Guy Fawkes to blow up the House of Parliament in 1605. During the eighteenth century is was illegal to celebrate this day but the bill was repealed.

First Sunday after November 12
Broughton, Northamptonshire, England : Traditional 'Tin Can Band' Parade at midnight.

Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev
Sikh holiday and festival : (1997 November 14, 1998 November 4).

Saturday nearest November 30
Eton College, Buckinghamshire, England : Traditional 'Wall Game'.

Celtic feast day of 'Cadfan', monk, Welsh, sixth century. Thought to be Abbot of Bardsey Island. Founded a monastery, believed to be a place of miracles at Tywyn, Wales where he was later buried. Cousin of Padarn (15 April), half-brother of Winaloe (3 March), cousin of Armel (16 August). Believed to have spent time in Wales and Brittany, where he is the patron of warriors.

Celtic feast day of 'Gothian', also known as 'Gwythyen', and 'Gwythian', sixth-seventh century, Irish saint. Travelled to Cornwall, and believed to have been murdered there.

Celtic feast day of 'Winefride', nun, Abbess of Gwytherin (where she died). It is said that her head was severed by a local chieftain whom she had refused to marry many times. The ground is said to have swallowed him up and a stream burst forth from the ground where Winefride's head hit the floor' now known as Holywell (a place of pilgrimage). Niece and disciple of Beuno (21 April), he is reputed to have restored her back to life.

Celtic feast day of 'Clydog', king of Ewyas. Murdered whilst hunting by the River Monnow, Black Mountains. Believed to be a relative of Brychan (6 April). It is believed that Clodock was named in his honour.

Shebbear, Devon, England : 'Turning the Devil's Stone' activities.

'Guy Fawkes' Day' : UK.

Lewes, Sussex, England : 'Guy Fawkes' Day' Celebrations.

Rye, Sussex, England : Traditional 'Burning the Boat' festivities.

Autumn 'Samhain', sun at 15 degrees in the house of Scorpio (November 5-7). Festivities in ancient times included lighting fires on top of hills across the British Isles to signal to the people the hope of 'Bel's' return to bring fertility back to the land, accompanied by the 'Earth Goddess' who would ensure a bountiful harvest. One of four major fire festivals (5-8 May, 2-7 August, 5-7 November, 2-7 February).

Celtic feast day of 'Kea', monk, Welsh., sixth century. Travelled throughout the south west, including the wattle church at Glastonbury, and Brittany, possibly accompanying Gildas (29 January) to Somerset. Founded a monastery at Cleder, Brittany. Thought to be a cousin of Beuno (21 April). Both Kea and Gildas are reputed to have advised Guinevere to enter a nunnery, and to have attempted to heal the broken bonds between Arthur and Mordred. Kea was often sought assistance from for helping cure toothache.

Howard Carter, discovered the treasures held within Tutankhamen's tomb on this day in 1922.

Celtic feast day of 'Illtyd', fifth-sixth century. Soldier and married man who converted to a religious life on Dyfrig's advice (14 November) which was granted by Cadoc (25 September). Thought to have been near Brecon, Wales. Founded a monastic college at Llantwit Major, Glamorgan, and to have a place of solitary worship at Llanhamlach. Described by the monk Gildas (29 January) as 'the refined master of all Britain', said to have the gift of foretelling future events. His disciples also included David (1 March), Samson (28 July) and Paul Aurelian (12 March). Associated with Germanus of Man (3 July), Maglorius (24 October), Germanus of Auxerre (31 July). Illytd is reputed to have prayed with Samson, David and Paul for the land attached to the monastery to be increased, tracing a line by the water's edge (by the monastery) beyond which he forbade the water to return (this is said to have worked with the area reclaimed and rich in resources for the monastery life). Thought to be buried at Mynydd Illytd, although there is dispute over where he was born and buried (and also that he was not buried alone but with the body of King Arthur). Believed to have been one of the guardians of the Holy Grail, reputed to be a cousin of Arthur. Some reports have said that Illytd was an Arthurian knight. (See Mystical WWW Glastonbury for further information on Arthur).

Celtic feast day of 'Melaine', Bishop of Rennes, fifth-sixth century. Known as the patron of Mullion, Cornwall, England.

Celtic feast day of 'Cybi', monk, sixth century. Believed to be the great-grandson of the King of Cornwall (Geraint). Travelled to Wales and Ireland, spending time with Enda (21 March) at Inishmore (said to have made a miraculous return, following a dispute, across the Irish Sea in the shell of a coracle. Established a centre of worship at Holyhead, Wales. There is reputed to be a healing well dedicated in his honour in the Teifi Valley, Wales.

Celtic feast day of 'Tysilio', monk, Abbot of Meifod , sixth-seventh century, Welsh nobility. Born in Shrewsbury, England and travelled to Wales to follow a religious life despite his father being against the idea. Instructed by Gwyddfarch (and later it is believed that Tysilio was able to bring him through a period of personal anxiety regarding whether he should journey to Rome). Eventually travelled to Saint Sullac Brittany (in 617). Died here in 640. His crosier and gospels were said to have been returned to Wales after his death.