Culture and traditions of Great Britain Prepared Sapelnikova

Culture and traditions of Great Britain Prepared Sapelnikova Jenny.

• UK country traditions. UK embodies modern civilization and a long history. Historical regions of the kingdom are very different, and this is Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In England, a large number of cultural heritage sites. There is a wealth of London nightlife, architectural monuments, shops, theaters, art galleries, museums and restaurants.

• Bath, Windsor, Oxford, Manchester, Cambridge, York, Liverpool, Birmingham famous and not at full strength England town. Scotland - this lake, the mountains, the sounds of bagpipes, moorlands and traditional whiskey.

Customs and traditions of Great Britain • The British are so proud of the fact that differ significantly from the other nations of the world. They are still strictly adhere to such practices as a game of cricket or drive on the left. The British still, unlike the rest of Europe, the distance is measured not in kilometers and miles. In its tradition British did not always adhere to logic. In the village pub locals often play a game of darts, and sometimes checkers or chess.

• The British people are cold-blooded. They express approval of the word "good" that might look a little stiff and pompous. They are not accustomed to show their feelings, but it is a sociable people with a good sense of humor and love.

Traditions • British tradition manifested in moderation in judgment as a mark of respect to his companion. Hence they have a tendency to avoid denial, using the "possible", "I think" and so forth. By lunchtime, the British change into any other clothes. Holidays customs traditions of all the people of the UK are trying to adhere to.

• Holidays UK 1, January 2, the British celebrate the New Year. March 17 in Ireland celebrating the Day of St. Patrick. The first day after Easter - Easter Monday Holy Week - Good Friday 25 And celebrate Christmas on December 26 Also holidays are considered the last Monday in May or the first in June; the last Monday in August or the first Monday in September and the "Glorious 12 July. " The holidays are almost all organizations do not work.

Unusual traditions of Great Britain • By the interesting traditions of Great Britain carried such competitions as the ability to pose as a person, which is based on the ability to make ugly faces; run with rolling cheese. At this competition, which is held on the last Monday in May, come from everywhere. Cheese on a slope let down, and the members of his catching up; dancing around the maypole. Dancing around the tall pillars that advance decorate colored ribbons and garlands; pearly king and queen. This is one of the charitable cultural traditions of the working class of London. Such traditions of Great Britain and Russia are not similar. In Russia, this is not.

Christmas traditions UK • In England. Once distributed 12 strokes, the British run to open the back door of the house (the old year out) and open the front door entrance - managed to enter and please for the whole year - New Year's Eve.

Christmas traditions in the UK • On Christmas traditions in Great Britain are trying to adhere to. All the windows of rural houses in the UK for Christmas lighted candles. Shortly before the holiday in many villages women competed for the best decorated Christmas candle.

Culinary traditions of Great Britain • The peculiarity of the national cuisine is that the natural characteristics of food only highlights and do not change beyond recognition. There is a unique set of local dishes, such as Yorkshire pudding and tea with baked cream, served to roast beef. Norfolk turkey, tender lamb, fried pies, duck from Aylesbury - gourmet dishes.

The musical traditions of the United Kingdom • The musical culture of Great Britain was formed through various nations of this country. Became very popular jazz, folk music. The musical traditions of the country's multi-faceted and original. Their musical productions classic "Covent Garden" is famous all over the world. In England, held every year the Opera Festival, which tourists like to come from near and far abroad. British traditions are displayed in vivid festivals. Festivals demonstrate various arts: drama, theater, choral art.

Tea traditions of Great Britain • Tea etiquette in the UK, in any case, is not limited to one kind of tea, guests usually offer up to 10 varieties to choose from. Tea table placed beside the fireplace in the living room. Tradition of tea drinking in the UK try to adhere to. Tablecloth - blue or white. For the ceremony - a kettle with tea, tea pairs, a jug of boiling water, milk with cream or milk, dessert plates for appetizers, fork and knife for guests teaspoons, stand strainer, sugar tongs, sugar bowl with sugar lumps and wool cover directly to the kettle with tea. All dishes certainly one of the service. According to traditions, Afternoon tea is served constantly cinnamon toast, salted butter, bread, fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, eggs, biscuits, macaroons, jams, muffins, scones, cakes and pastries, as well as sandwiches. Tea brewed according to certain rules. To do this, take part in a tea ceremony and see everything in person.

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