Actually... Guy Fawkes day was celebrated here as late as the mid 19th century, when Halloween was brought to the forefront thanks to the Victorian-era American's fascination with it, and all things occult. In fact, some of the Halloween traditions here can be traced back to some common Guy Fawkes customs, like begging for a penny for the Guy (trick or treating).
Guy Fawkes Day is responsible for Halloween's survival here! It was the only thing the Puritans "celebrated", as they frowned upon any and all things Catholic or Popal, and there was no room on their calendar for holy days and celebrations.
Yeah yeah, I know I'm rambling...
