The Traditions Of Great Britain

1. The Traditions Of Great Britain

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• Great Britain is a country of traditions. UK is the symbol of
modern civilization and a long history. Historical areas of the
Kingdom are very different, and this: Scotland, England, Wales
and Northern Ireland. In England, a large number of cultural
heritage sites. It is home to London's rich nightlife, architectural
monuments, shops, theatres, art galleries, museums and
restaurants.

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• The British are so proud to be so different from other Nations of
the world. They still strictly adhere to such customs as the game
of cricket or left-hand traffic. The British still, unlike the rest of
Europe, measure the distance not by kilometers, but by miles. In
their traditions, the British do not always adhere to logic. In
village pubs, locals often play Darts and sometimes checkers or
chess.
• The British are a cold-blooded people. Approval they Express
the word "good" that may look a little stiff and pompous. They
are not accustomed to show their feelings, but they are sociable
people with a good sense of humor and love.

5. Traditions and holidays of great Britain

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1, 2 January the British celebrate New year.
On 17 March in Ireland celebrate Valentine's Day. Patrick.
The first day after Easter - Bright Monday
Holy week - good Friday
25 and 26 December celebrate Christmas
Also days off are the last Monday in may or the first in June; the last Monday in August or the
first Monday in September and the "Glorious twelfth of July".
• On holidays, almost all organizations do not work

7. Unusual traditions of great Britain

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• Interesting traditions of great Britain include such
competitions as the ability to make a face, which is
based on the ability to make ugly grimaces; running
with rolling cheese. On this competition, which is held
on the last Monday of may, come from everywhere.
Cheese on the slope allowed down, and its participants
catch up; dancing around the Maypole. Dancing around
the tall pillar, which is decorated in advance with
colorful ribbons and garlands; pearl king and Queen. It
is one of London's working class charitable cultural
traditions. Such traditions of great Britain and Russia
are not similar at all. In Russia this is not.