British culture,customs and traditions
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The document provides information about various British traditions, holidays, and cultural facts. It discusses celebrations such as Guy Fawkes Night on November 5th, St. George's Day on April 23rd, May Day celebrations in early May, and Halloween traditions of trick-or-treating and the origins of orange and black costumes. It also mentions Christmas traditions like the first Christmas card sent in 1840 and the Queen sending telegrams to British citizens on their 100th birthday. Additionally, it provides brief histories on institutions like the House of Lords, Windsor Castle, and the evolution of the English language from Old to Middle to Modern English.
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Valentine's Day originated as a pagan festival celebrated on February 15th that honored fertility. It later became associated with Saint Valentine in the 3rd century. Guy Fawkes Day commemorates a failed assassination attempt on King James I in 1605 and is celebrated each year on November 5th with bonfires and fireworks. The traditional English breakfast consists of eggs, bacon, sausages, fried bread, baked beans and mushrooms, though a more common modern breakfast is cereal and toast.about-christmas_65995.pptx
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Yule was a religious festival observed by Germanic peoples that was later absorbed into and equated with Christmas. It referred to both a 12-day festival in December-January and the month it was celebrated in. Ancient customs involved animal sacrifices and feasts at pagan temples. The Wild Hunt myth depicted spectral hunters across the skies. Winter solstices were important for ensuring survival through the winter and were celebrated with life-death-rebirth deities.5955
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This document summarizes several British customs and traditions, including holidays and celebrations. It discusses Christmas traditions like decorating trees, exchanging gifts, and eating turkey dinner. It also describes Easter traditions of egg hunting, hot cross buns, and sunrise services. Additionally, it mentions St. Valentine's Day traditions of exchanging cards and candy, May Day celebrations with dancing around maypoles, and Guy Fawkes' Day fireworks on November 5th.Holidays In Great Britain
Holidays In Great Britaindiana tabatadze
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The document provides information about several holidays celebrated in Great Britain, including New Year's Day, Christmas, Halloween, Boxing Day, Easter, Mother's Day, and St. Patrick's Day. It describes some of the traditions and customs associated with each holiday, such as making noise to scare away evil spirits on New Year's, exchanging gifts and decorating trees at Christmas, children dressing up and going door-to-door for treats on Halloween, Boxing Day originating as a day to give gifts to tradespeople, Easter traditions involving egg hunts and bonnet competitions, Mothering Sunday evolving into Mother's Day, and St. Patrick's Day falling on March 17th.仗舒亰亟仆亳从亳 于亠仍亳从仂弍亳舒仆亳亳 (7)
仗舒亰亟仆亳从亳 于亠仍亳从仂弍亳舒仆亳亳 (7)Jane01011978
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Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Epiphany, Valentine's Day, April Fool's Day, Mothering Sunday, Good Friday, Easter, Queen Elizabeth II's birthday, St. George's Day, May Day, Spring and Summer bank holidays, Halloween, and Remembrance Day are holidays celebrated in Great Britain. Each holiday has its own traditions involving family gatherings, religious observances, giving gifts, playing jokes or pranks, watching parades, and remembering those who died in war.Holiday and Typical Food, UK
Holiday and Typical Food, UK'Karen S叩nchez
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The document summarizes several holidays and celebrations observed in the United Kingdom between January and December. Some of the major holidays and events mentioned include New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, May Day, Guy Fawkes Night, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Eve. The document also provides brief descriptions of some traditional British foods such as fish and chips, toad-in-the-hole, various puddings, and teas.UK Holiday and typical food
UK Holiday and typical food'Karen S叩nchez
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The document discusses several holidays and celebrations observed in the United Kingdom between January and December, including New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, May Day, Guy Fawkes Night, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Eve. It also provides brief descriptions of some traditional British foods such as fish and chips, toad-in-the-hole, various puddings, and salads. Common drinks mentioned include tea, coffee, beer, soft drinks, and wine.Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!natvikt
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Christmas is the most important holiday in Great Britain, celebrated on December 25th. There are many traditions associated with Christmas in Great Britain, such as decorating houses with holly and lights, hanging mistletoe, burning Yule logs, exchanging Christmas cards, caroling in the streets, and leaving stockings for Father Christmas. On Christmas Day, families have a big turkey dinner and exchange gifts.British festivals and celebrations
British festivals and celebrationsmarianellabrindisi
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This document summarizes several British cultural festivals and celebrations, including Halloween, Boxing Day, Guy Fawkes Night, Pancake Day, and May Day. Halloween involves activities like trick-or-treating and carving jack-o-lanterns. Boxing Day is celebrated the day after Christmas with family gatherings, sports, and gifts for service workers. Guy Fawkes Night commemorates a failed assassination plot with bonfires and fireworks on November 5th. Pancake Day includes pancake races on Shrove Tuesday. May Day marks the beginning of spring with maypole dancing and celebrations of love and romance.仗亠亰亠仆舒亳 亟仍 亠仆亳从仂于
仗亠亰亠仆舒亳 亟仍 亠仆亳从仂于Konysheva
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National holidays and traditions in Great Britain include afternoon tea, weddings, and changing of the guard ceremonies. Afternoon tea originated in the 1840s as a light meal between lunch and dinner. Over half of weddings take place in register offices, with the rest being religious ceremonies. The changing of the guard is a daily ceremony where guard duties are transferred at royal palaces like Buckingham Palace.Celebrations in-the-united-kingdom-final-1222313924389172-9
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Guy Fawkes was a Catholic rebel who plotted to blow up the British Parliament in 1605 to protest the unfair treatment of Catholics. Known as the Gunpowder Plot, the plan was to kill King James I and members of Parliament. While the plot was stopped and Fawkes was executed, the anniversary is still celebrated in Britain as Guy Fawkes Day with fireworks.
Saint Patrick was a Christian missionary who spread Christianity in Ireland during the 5th century. He is credited with driving snakes from Ireland. Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th and is a time of Irish pride, parades, and wearing of green clothing.
Halloween has its origins in ancient Celtic harvest festivals and traditionsSaint Georges day
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Saint George is the patron saint of England who was born in the 3rd century AD and died protesting the torture of Christians by Romans. According to legend, Saint George slayed a dragon that was terrorizing a village and rescued the king's daughter. England celebrates Saint George's Day on April 23rd with parades and church services, though it is not as widely celebrated as St. Patrick's Day. The English flag depicts a red cross on a white background to represent bravery and strength. Famous figures born and died on April 23rd include William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes.British culture234
British culture2344110001
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This document provides an overview of key aspects of British culture, including:
- National identity is complex, encompassing England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The national flag represents these regions.
- The monarchy plays an important role, with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. Traditions include royal birthdays and changing the royal surname during WWI.
- British culture is also reflected in traditions like afternoon tea, Sunday roasts, and sports like cricket, rugby, and football. Superstitions remain an influence.tema_11.pptx
tema_11.pptxSasha677152
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British customs and traditions are very old, some dating back to the Middle Ages. Some notable British traditions include queuing in orderly lines, shaking hands as a greeting, celebrating holidays like Christmas and Easter with family, and viewing the daily Changing of the Guard ceremony in London. The British are also known for their strong sense of nationalism and conservatism regarding their longstanding customs.Festivities in English speaking countries
Festivities in English speaking countriescristinaramir12
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English-speaking countries celebrate various festivals throughout the year. January marks the new year with parties and resolutions in many places. February has Valentine's Day focused on love. In March, Christians celebrate Easter commemorating Jesus' resurrection. Other celebrations include Burns Night in Scotland and St. Patrick's Day in Ireland honoring their national figures. Festivals continue with Mother's Day, Father's Day and Independence Day in the summer months before Halloween and Christmas bring the year to a close.The social nature of britain's holidays.pptx
The social nature of britain's holidays.pptxssuser62dcb41
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This document outlines various holidays and festivals celebrated in Great Britain, highlighting traditions associated with each. Notable celebrations include Christmas, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Easter, and St. Georges Day, each with unique customs and cultural significance. Additionally, it mentions public holidays like Remembrance Day and May Day, along with family activities often associated with these occasions.National symbols and holidays of the United kingdom.pptx
National symbols and holidays of the United kingdom.pptxLigeeya
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This document provides information on national symbols and holidays of the United Kingdom. It lists the flag, royal coat of arms, patron saints, and floral emblems of each country. Some key holidays discussed include Christmas (December 25th), Boxing Day (day after Christmas), New Year's Day (January 1st), and St. George's Day (April 23rd in England). Many British towns and villages have their own traditional celebrations for these holidays.Festivals, celebrations and traditions in Britain
Festivals, celebrations and traditions in BritainAnna Yuricheva
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The document explores the significance of festivals in Britain, detailing their origins, cultural associations, and traditions. It covers key celebrations such as New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Christmas, and Boxing Day, highlighting how many of these festivals have roots in both pagan and Christian practices. The text emphasizes the blend of ancient traditions with modern celebrations, showcasing the importance of these events in British culture.Clase cultura inglesa final
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The document provides information about British traditions, culture, and way of life. It discusses British holidays and their associated traditions. It also describes a typical modern British family and their daily routines. Finally, it touches on various aspects of British society such as housing, transportation, industries, and religion.Ad
British culture,customs and traditions
- 1. -Saloni Bedi
- 2. On the evening of 5th november, there are fireworks ,bonfires and people burn guy fawks images as they celebrate his failure to blow up the parliament in 1605
- 3. St George's Day in England remembers St George, England's patron saint. April 23, his death anniversary, is seen as England's national day.
- 4. Easter in Britain has its beginnings long before the arrival of Christianity.
- 5. First day of the month of may, warmer weather begins and trees start to blossom.. Traditional English may day celebration include dancing around a maypole
- 6. Trick-or-treating harks back to the Middle Ages, when poor people in Britain would beg for a sweet-bread treat, and pray for dead relatives in return..
- 7. Orange and black are Halloween colors because orange is associated with the Fall harvest and black is associated with darkness and death.
- 8. Santa Claus is referred to as Father Christmas in Britain
- 9. The first Christmas card was posted in England in 1840..
- 10. On his or her hundredth birthday, a British person gets a telegram from the Queen.
- 11. In the House of Lords, Chancellor sits on the sack of wool. This tradition comes from the old times when sheep wool made England rich and powerful.
- 12. Windsor castle is the oldest and largest royal residence in the world still in use.
- 13. Maundy Thursday is the day before Good Friday . On that day the Monarch ceremonially distributes small silver coins known as Maundy money to a group of old people.
- 14. Hundreds of years ago, their soldiers began this custom. They shook hands to show that they didnt have a sword.
- 15. British people drink 165 million cups of tea every day.
- 16. It is split into three large time periods, each represented by a main author or work: Old English (Beowulf), Middle English (Geoffrey Chaucer), and Modern English (William Shakespeare).
- 18. Google.co.uk Britishroyalfamily.com Cyborlink.com Etsy Pinterest Google Images Medias.photodeck And some forgotten ones Saloni Bedi