Contrary to the established stereotype of stiffness and some arrogance, the English are actually very friendly and open-minded people who know how to love and have fun. At the same time, they honor the traditions sacredly and simply adore different ceremonies. All the best national features of England are shown during the many holidays, many of which really differ in their originality.
Christmas in England
Christmas is one of the most beloved and expected holidays for the English, who also is considered the most traditional and family celebration. Prepare for it starting from the very first day of winter: on the first Sunday of December in each house a Christmas fir-tree wreath with four red candles is made, which is lit during each Sunday family dinner. And in the evening before the holiday, the fifth white candle lights up as a symbol of the merry Christmas of Christ.
Also during this period it is customary to decorate your dwellings with branches of needles and various bunches of berries, which are meant to bring cheerful bright notes in the middle of a winter spleen. Particularly touching is the tradition of hanging mistletoe over the door, so that the man and woman met underneath it will kiss. Decorate also city squares, shopping malls and cafes, the city plunges into a real fairy tale with elegant Christmas trees and bright illumination.
Having received the same gift, it is customary to leave a few meat pies near the fireplace and some hot drink for Santa, as well as fresh carrots for his deer .Generally, during the Christmas dinner in England, all members of the family gather, a rich festive table is set, the main decorations of which are baked turkey (in Wales and Scotland bake the goose) and the originally English dessert plum pudding, that is, "pudding on fire".It is prepared with candied fruits and dried fruits on a steam bath, and immediately before serving, pour a strong liquor and set fire to .
New Year in England is
New Year is celebrated less pompously and not necessarily in the family circle, most often in some entertaining institution. Gifts for the New Year in England to give is not accepted. Although, for example, in Scotland, the New Year is much more important than Christmas, and it is on this holiday that the main folk festivities come. It is noteworthy that the inhabitants of Great Britain not only make wishes for the chiming of the chimes, but, opening all the doors wide, they release the old one and let the new year in. And also waiting for guests with charcoal and clean drinking water.
Valentine's Day
Especially love the British and Valentine's Day, because it was here that the tradition was born to give holiday cards-valentines. By tradition, on the eve of the holiday, a man secretly brings gifts under the door of his beloved. But the girls who have not yet met their soul mate, a few tens of years ago this day they sat down at the window from the early morning and the first one they would see was considered their tusen. Generally on this day it is customary to give each other all kinds of sweets, souvenirs in the form of heart and cute teddy bears.
Maslenitsa
In England, like us, they celebrate Shrovetide, though a bit in their own way .It lasts for them only one day, the main activity of which is running race with pancakes .In a certain place, the "pancake bell" starts ringing, when he heard it, all the mistresses, who are already eighteen years old, in aprons and caps and with a frying pan in their hands run to him .In this case, you need not only to reach the first, but also at least three times to throw a pancake on the run .The winner receives the title of champion of "Pancake Runs", which can be proud of until the next year .
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Queen's Birthday
The English are very fond of the queen, her birthday is considered a national holiday and celebrated twice. April 21 Elizabeth II accepts congratulations and celebrates the holiday with her family. And on the first Saturday of June, the entire country celebrates the Queen's Birthday. On this day, there is a solemn military parade, and in the evening the queen gives a great celebration at Buckingham Palace.
Other Events and Festivals
Also, the national holidays in England, which will be very interesting to visit tourists from around the world, you can call the Royal Regatta in Hanley-on-Tampa and Notting Hill Carnival, which are held in August, the chimney sweep festival in London (early May), the competition for rolling cheese goals in Cooper Hill, Chelsea Flower Festival and many others.
Traditions of England
In England it is customary to give modest, but high-quality gifts or some touching things made with one's own hand. But too expensive presents are considered bad news and can very confuse tactful Englishmen. Most often, going to visit, in this country it is customary to take along a bottle of wine, sweets and a bouquet of flowers for the mistress.
During the festive dinner, the guest must absolutely eat everything that was on his plate, otherwise you will offend the mistress of the house. Also it is considered a good tone, after getting home, to send a postcard with gratitude for a warm welcome and wonderful treats.
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