In England, holidays are celebrated both by small street processions and by grandiose national festivals. National holidays in England are associated with historical facts that are important for the country.
Many religious holidays are Christmas (December 25), Christmas Gifts Day (December 26). Most of them Englishmen spend their homes with their families. It is for Christmas in the family preparing a sumptuous table with stuffed turkey and pudding, all presented with gifts. This holiday is the most beloved of the English. In addition to the New Year, Catholic Easter and Christmas, all public holidays in England fall on Monday.
Traditions and Holidays in England
Seeing what events are held in England and when celebrating holidays, we can say that the reasoning about the restraint of the British is not entirely true.
One of the main celebrations of the British is St. George's Day - the patron of the country (April 23). They hold festivals, knight tournaments in colorful national costumes, competitions attract a large number of spectators. Such festivities have their origin from the depths of centuries.
On March 10, the British celebrate Mother's Day . On such a holiday, women rest, and men are managed on an au pair.
An unusual feast in England was Fool's Day (April 1). On this day various jokes are welcome, rallies can sound even from the TV screens on serious news channels.
April 21, the whole country celebrates the birthday of the Queen of England . The salute sounds at noon, the English honor and love their Queen. Another day of the monarch they celebrate on June 13 - a ball is held, a review of troops and a military parade.
May 1 is celebrated on the Day of Spring , which is associated with Robin Hood.
On the last Sunday in August, a carnival is held in Notting Hill . Streets are filled with dancers in original costumes, colorful boats, music plays for two days, and fairs are held. This is the largest festival in Europe.
November 5, the British spend Guy Fawkes Day or a night of bonfires. In the evening a scarecrow is burned, fireworks are launched, a torchlight procession is held, then a picnic is arranged. This holiday is a symbolic farewell to the fall.
Celebratory events in England are held on a grand scale. And no matter how stiff and reserved were not the English, and they are able to have fun and entertain themselves no worse than others.