Traditions: 1) The Monarchy 2) Tea Ceremony 3) Halloween
The Monarchy The most beautiful and charming tradition in the UK - changing of the guard. The ceremony lasts 45 minutes. Another attractive tradition is the Ceremony of the Keys. According to this tradition, all gates should be locked promptly at 21 hours and 53 minutes. Since the beginning of the XVII century the traditional parade is held annually, it referred to as "Trooping the Colour". These and other traditions show respect and loyalty to the British monarchy and the royal family.
Tea Ceremony Many customs are associated with the culture of tea. For the British tea ceremony determines the lifestyle, habits and outlook. They are sensitive to tea and can drink more than 5 cups per day.
IN ANY HOUSE TEA IS SERVED WITHOUT FAIL. AND EVERY SELF-RESPECTING HOST SHOULD OFFER SEVERAL DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF TEA, AT LEAST 8 -10 TO CHOOSE FROM. TRADITIONALLY CONSIDERED GOOD MANNERS TO HAVE A TABLE WITH TEA NEAR THE FIREPLACE ACCESSORIES.
HALLOWEEN - A TRADITIONAL BRITISH HOLIDAY This holiday is one of the oldest on the planet. Its celebration falls on the night from 31 October to 1 November on the eve of All Saints' Day.
Themed costumes often speaks any evil spirits or supernatural characters. Werewolves, witches, vampires are the main representatives of this holiday. It distinguishes this festival from other presence in every home, on every street corner in the form of pumpkin faces with triangular eyes and an open mouth angry.
Guy Fawkes Night is also known as Bonfire Night - a traditional UK an annual celebration on the night of November 5.