A Guy Fawkes effigy is a figure made to represent Guy Fawkes, a historical figure known for his involvement in the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Each year on Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, people create these effigies to symbolize the foiling of Fawkes' plan to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London. Traditionally, the effigies are made from old clothes stuffed with straw or other materials. They are often burned on bonfires as part of the celebrations, which include fireworks and gatherings, serving as a reminder of the importance of the event in British history.