What are your reasons for traveling to Britain? Holidays, Traditions and Customs of Great Britain What are your reasons for traveling to Britain?

Traditions and Customs Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace

Traditions and Customs Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace

Traditions and Customs Trooping the Colour

The State Opening of Parliament Traditions and Customs The State Opening of Parliament

Traditions and Customs Life Guard

Traditions and Customs Country House

Traditions and Customs Fire Place

When are British Holidays Celebrated? December, 24 May, Second Sunday July, 10 April, 1 March, 17 Late September – Late October The Second Saturday of June April, 21 December, 25

What are shop windows and homes decorated with?

What are shop windows and homes decorated with?

What is the holiday table laid with?

He came to us before New Year A healthy merry fellow. But every day he loses his weight And in a year he’ll fade away.

Hallowe’en, Hallowe’en, magic night. We are glad and very bright. We all dance and sing and recite “Welcome! Welcome! Hallowe’en night!”

1) Welsh people have their national day on the 1st of May. Give the right answer: 1)      Welsh people have their national day on the 1st of May. 

Welsh people have their national day on the 1st of March

2) The day is called Saint Patrick’s Day.

     The day is called Saint David’s Day. 

3) The saint was known traditionally as “the milkman”. 

The saint was known traditionally as “the waterman”. 

4) Saint David’s emblem is a leek.

Saint David’s emblem is a dove.

1) The most popular holiday in Britain is … a) Easter b) Christmas The Holiday Quiz 1)      The most popular holiday in Britain is … a)      Easter b)     Christmas c)      New Year’s Day

The Holiday Quiz 2)      There are … public holidays in Great Britain. a)      Seven b)     Ten c)      Fifteen

The Holiday Quiz 3)      The symbol of St. Valentine’s Day is … a)      A rose b)     A “valentine” c)      A daffodil

The Holiday Quiz 4)      To make a jack-o- lantern is a favourite … custom. a)      Hallowe’en b)     Christmas c)      Easter

The Holiday Quiz 5)      Saint Valentine’s Day now is a day for … a)      Sweethearts b)     Children c)      Elderly people

The Holiday Quiz 6)      On New Year’s Day people eat … a)      Pancakes b)     Haggis c)      Boiled eggs

The Holiday Quiz 7)      Egg – rolling is a traditional … pastime. a)      Easter b)     Christmas c)      Hallowe’en

The Holiday Quiz 8)      People light fireworks and burn a guy on a bonfire on the … a)      31st of October b)     5th of November c)      14th of February

The Holiday Quiz 9)      Saint Andrew’s Day is the national day of … a)      England b)     Wales c)      Scotland

10) The emblem of Saint George’s Day is … a) A red rose b) A daffodil The Holiday Quiz 10)  The emblem of Saint George’s Day is … a)      A red rose b)     A daffodil c)      A dove