Traditions and customs of Great Britain

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TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS OF
GREAT BRITAIN
Made by Kalinicheva V.
Group 2ПСк-1
Teacher: Rodnenko I.M.

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English culture is original and rich of traditions that have passed through the centuries.
In order to better understand the British, their life and routine, you should learn more
about their daily life, customs, rules and ancient traditions.

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THE CHARACTER OF THE BRITISH
Polite. The British do not talk too loudly, they often say "Thank you" and
"please". In any situation, they try to keep cool and clear-headed. They
usually don't openly show their emotions in public.
Homebody. The British usually live in small families. They don't like it
when someone tries to break their personal borders. They like to spend
their evenings by the fireplace, talking about what happened during the
day.
Gardeners. Many British have their own gardens, flower beds and
greenhouses. Some even put flower pots outside the windows if there is
not enough space behind the house.

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PETS
It should also be told about the love of the British for pets. The entire
population accounts for about five million dogs and five million cats, three
million parrots, other birds and aquarium fish and a million exotic animals, for
example, reptiles. There are specialty shops, hotels, hairdressers and pet
cemeteries. In the UK, Christmas cards and birthday greetings are sent on
behalf of animals. The British are very proud of their attitude to pets.

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FOOD
English cuisine is very nourishing and simple. The British like to eat well, all
meals are very solid.
Breakfast can consist of oatmeal, scrambled eggs with bacon, fried fish,
toast with jam, tea or coffee.
The afternoon meal is called lunch. On weekdays, meat stew, fried fish,
chops, liver, sausages, vegetables can be served. The British rarely eat
rice and pasta. For dessert, apple pie or hot milk pudding is served.
The afternoon meal is called lunch. On weekdays, meat stew, fried fish,
chops, liver, sausages, vegetables can be served. The British rarely eat
rice and pasta. For dessert, apple pie or hot milk pudding is served.
Sunday lunch is a special event. Beef or lamb tenderloin with vegetables
is served on it, and then a large pudding with custard.
Dinner (usually after 6 pm) is much like lunch, and in many families it is
the last meal of the day.

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FOOD
The British have a popular special dish known as "fish and chips". It is best to buy it from
a tray at the stadium and eat it right during a football match.

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TEA
From 4 to 6 pm - tea time, which is called "5 o'clock”. At this time, they
drink tea with cakes or small sandwiches. For many British, this is a very
important tradition. For the tea time all other things are postponed.
A tea table is placed next to a flooded fireplace. For a slow
conversation and enjoying the taste of the drink, the British can spend
more than one hour. They talk about the weather or political news.
There are many rules for holding a tea party. For example, the
tablecloth should be plain - blue or white. A tea pair and a dessert
plate with a knife, fork and teaspoon are placed in front of each
guest. In addition to the kettle, there is a milk jug and a jug of boiling
water on the table. Tea is brewed in a porcelain teapot. The leaves
are allowed to infuse for a few minutes, then each guest pours a little
milk into his cup, to which the drink is added. Lump sugar is served in a
porcelain sugar bowl with tweezers.

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FUN ACTIVITIES
Chicken racing. Domestic chicken races have been held in the village of
Bonsall, Derbyshire, for 100 years. The competition takes place in absolute
silence so that the "athletes" are not distracted and not scared.
World Gurning Championships. Residents and visitors of Egremont, Cumbria,
gather once a year to make grimaces. The participants of the unusual
competition are trying their best to make as silly a facial expression as
possible.
Wormcharming. A very unusual competition has been attended by several
generations of residents of Blackton, Devon. The task of the competitors is to
lure an earthworm out of the ground by any means.

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FUN ACTIVITIES
Straw Bear Festival. The annual festival in Uttlesay, Cambridgeshire.
A man in a bear costume made of straw participates in the festive
march through the streets of the city. The parade is accompanied by
songs and dances, and at the end of the day the straw suit is burned.
Guy Fawkes Night. It takes its origins in the early 17th century,
when a member of the conspiracy Guy Fawkes attempted to blow
up the Parliament building in London. His attempt was unsuccessful,
but since then, on the night of November 5, residents of the UK
annually celebrate Guy Fawkes Night. During the celebration, an
effigy of Guy Fawkes is burned, firecrackers and fireworks are
launched.

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