Which phrase is traditionally shouted during Bonfire Night’s opening rhyme about 5 November?

The traditional Bonfire Night rhyme begins with the phrase “Remember, remember.”

Its best-known opening is: “Remember, remember, the fifth of November, Gunpowder Treason and plot.” The verse recalls the failed attempt to destroy Parliament in 1605 and helps explain why the anniversary remained prominent in popular culture.

The rhyme has appeared in several versions, with later lines varying between publications and performances. The opening phrase, however, is strongly associated with the celebration and is often recited by children or included in educational material about Guy Fawkes Night.

The wording is a mnemonic invitation rather than the title of a legal ceremony. It reflects the original purpose of the observance: to preserve public memory of the plot’s failure.