British Character N. V. Tyulpanova with her pupils Secondary School Perevoz

British Character Customs and traditions always reflect the character of the nationCustoms and traditions always reflect the character of the nation It is common knowledge that every nation has a reputation of this or that kind It is common knowledge that every nation has a reputation of this or that kind

The English The English are reputed to have a good sense of humour. Their limericks demonstrate it well. There was an Old Man on some rocks, Who shut his wife up in a box. When she said, "Let me out," He exclaimed, "Without doubt, You will pass all your life in that box."

The English Every Englishman is said to be a countryman at his heartEvery Englishman is said to be a countryman at his heart Love to nature is shown in landscapes painted by John Constable, Thomas Gainsborough, William Hogarth and William TurnerLove to nature is shown in landscapes painted by John Constable, Thomas Gainsborough, William Hogarth and William Turner

The Scots Scotland is a country with its dances, its own songs, its poetry, national food and drink Highland games are events held throughout the year as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage

The Scots Scottish folk music includes many kinds of songs such as ballads and laments sung by a single singer with bagpipes, fiddles or harps accompanimentScottish folk music includes many kinds of songs such as ballads and laments sung by a single singer with bagpipes, fiddles or harps accompaniment

The Welsh The Welsh are proud of their language They are gifted in the art of self- expression in words, they are not afraid of being poetic in speech

The Welsh There is much literary, musical and dramatic activity in WalesThere is much literary, musical and dramatic activity in Wales Special festivals are held to encourage Welsh literature and musicSpecial festivals are held to encourage Welsh literature and music

The Welsh A nursery rhyme is a traditional song or poem taught to young children, originally in the nursery Russian poets liked to translate them into Russian Everybody knows Humpty Dumpty, The house that Jack built, There was a crooked man

The Irish Ireland is rich in history and has also been the home to many talented writers including Oscar WildeIreland is rich in history and has also been the home to many talented writers including Oscar Wilde Ireland has made a large contribution to traditional folk musicIreland has made a large contribution to traditional folk music

The Irish There are quite a number of bands that still play the traditional Irish music The Irish are known for their love for dance Irish dancing is widespread all over the world

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