Map of November Cultural Events in English Speaking Countries by LAURA TEACHER

5 November: Bonfire Night (United Kingdom)

englishcornerbylaura — 2025-10-25 17:44:45 UTC

In the United Kingdom, Bonfire Night is celebrated on November 5th. This celebration commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up Parliament. Large bonfires and fireworks are set off across the country.

Fourth Thursday of November: Thanksgiving (United States)

englishcornerbylaura — 2025-10-25 17:44:45 UTC

El cuarto jueves de noviembre, las familias estadounidenses celebran el Día de Acción de Gracias. Se reúnen para compartir una gran comida, generalmente con pavo, y expresar gratitud por lo que tienen.

Guy Fawkes Night Fireworks (New Zealand)

englishcornerbylaura — 2025-10-25 17:44:45 UTC

En ciudades de Nueva Zelanda como Wellington, también celebran la Noche de Guy Fawkes con espectáculos de fuegos artificiales y hogueras, igual que en el Reino Unido.

Oxford Street, Londres, Reino Unido

englishcornerbylaura — 2025-10-25 17:57:31 UTC

The 2025 Christmas lights on Oxford Street will be switched on Monday, November 3 at 4:00 pm. The famous shopping street will sparkle with over 5,000 white stars, in partnership with the GOSH Charity, marking the official start of London’s festive season. Expect live music, street performances, and in-store events throughout the day. The lights will stay on each night until midnight, creating a magical glow across the West End.

Covent Garden, Londres, Reino Unido

englishcornerbylaura — 2025-10-25 17:59:37 UTC

On Wednesday, November 12 at 5:20 pm, Covent Garden will host its switch-on event with the theme “The Theatre of Christmas.” The square will be transformed into a dazzling festive scene with over 300,000 lights, a 55-foot British-grown Christmas tree, and giant golden bells decorating the Market Building. Visitors can enjoy live music, mulled wine stalls, and plenty of photo opportunities in one of London’s most charming Christmas spots.

Trafalgar Square, Trafalgar Square, Londres, Reino Unido

englishcornerbylaura — 2025-10-25 18:01:14 UTC

The traditional lighting of Trafalgar Square’s Norwegian spruce will take place on Thursday, December 4 at 6:00 pm, preceded by carols and performances from 5:00 pm. The ceremony celebrates the long-standing friendship between London and Oslo, featuring choirs, the Salvation Army band, and the Royal Marines musicians. The tree will remain lit throughout the season, alongside the Christmas market and nightly carol-singing sessions.

Regent Street, Mayfair, Londres, Reino Unido

englishcornerbylaura — 2025-10-25 18:03:48 UTC

Regent Street’s Christmas lights will be turned on Thursday, November 6, 2025, featuring over 300,000 LED lightsshaped into around 30 illuminated angels, part of the “Spirit of Christmas” design. The whole area, including St James’s and nearby streets, will shine with golden light. Visitors can enjoy festive music, late-night shopping, and family-friendly performances. The lights will remain on through early January 2026.

Rockefeller Center, Rockefeller Plaza, Nueva York, EE. UU.

englishcornerbylaura — 2025-10-25 18:06:14 UTC

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is one of New York City’s most cherished traditions. Each year, a giant Norway spruce is chosen, transported to Midtown Manhattan, and decorated with over 50,000 LED lights and a dazzling Swarovski crystal star. The tradition began in 1931 when construction workers building Rockefeller Center placed a small tree on the site to lift spirits during the Great Depression. After the holidays, the wood from the tree is donated to Habitat for Humanity and used to build homes, giving the celebration a lasting legacy of generosity and hope.

2025 Date and Details:
The 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, starting at 8:00 pm (ET). The event will include live performances by major artists and the official countdown to the lighting of the tree, broadcast across the United States. Afterward, the tree will shine daily from early morning until midnight, enchanting visitors throughout the holiday season until early January.

New York, Nueva York, EE. UU.

englishcornerbylaura — 2025-10-25 18:07:07 UTC

Philadelphia, Pensilvania, EE. UU.

englishcornerbylaura — 2025-10-25 18:11:45 UTC

Black Friday is the name for the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, when stores offer huge sales and discounts. It started in the 1950s–1960s in Philadelphia, where police used the term to describe the heavy traffic and crowded streets caused by shoppers before the big football game. Over time, it became a nationwide shopping event and is now famous around the world.

In 2025, Black Friday will be on Friday, November 29. Many stores in the U.S. and other countries will open early and offer special deals on electronics, toys, clothes, and more. It’s a popular day for people to start their Christmas shoppingand find big bargains.

Rockefeller Center, Rockefeller Plaza, Nueva York, EE. UU.

englishcornerbylaura — 2025-10-31 12:54:09 UTC

The christmas tree will arrive the 8th of November!

This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, a 75-foot-tall Norway spruce from East Greenbush, New York, carries a story rooted in family and tradition. Donated by the Russ family, the tree has been part of their property for over 60 years, serving as the backdrop for countless celebrations. “I’m excited to make more cherished memories with my family and childhood friends as it becomes the world’s Christmas tree,” says Judy Russ, who lives in the historic family home with her 7-year-old son, Liam.

https://www.rockefellercenter.com/magazine/arts-culture/rockefeller-center-christmas-tree/