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Britain is a country with many customs an traditions, many of which have a long history. English customs and traditions are famous around the world, because Britain is a country that has had a great impact on the traditions of many dependent and independent States now.
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Maypole Dancing Dance around the Maypole performed circular dances around a tall pole, which is pre- decorated with lights, and ornamented with ribbons, flowers, flags, and other decorations.
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Pearly King and Queen Pearly King and Queen, also known as perlite, it's an organized charitable tradition of working class culture in London (Cockney). The tradition of wearing clothes decorated with pearl buttons
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Ascot Ladies Day Horse racing at Royal Ascot is a world famous English horse race that takes place in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire. In English these races involved only purebred animals. These jumps are associated with the British Royal family, they are six miles from Windsor castle and belongs to the Crown. In Ascot is twenty-five days of racing for the entire season. The third day becomes the day of the June races and competitions for riders and fashion designers, since ladies should appear at this event is obligatory in hats, and hats, these can be anything fancy used by designers. This day is named Lady Day at Ascot, ladies and really show itself in all its glory.
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Straw Bear Straw bear day is an ancient English tradition, the celebrations are held on the seventh of January. This day is traditionally considered the beginning of the agricultural year in England. A man or a young guy wears a straw costume that covers his body from head to toe. He goes from house to house and dances for the hosts. As a thank you for dancing he receives from people for money, food or beer.
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Worm Charming Village Willaston, which is close to Nantwich in Cheshire is the place where since 1980 the annual World championship is held on a large scale. The competition was founded by local resident Tom Shufflebottom, fifth of July 1980 "encouraged" 511 worms out of the ground for half an hour. This unusual championship is the way to attract earthworms. Many do this in order to prepare a bait for fishing. But there are some that do it purely for fun.
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Morris Dancing Dance Morris is one of the forms of folk dances, which usually have musical accompaniment. This dance is based on rhythmic steps and the execution of dance figures by groups of dancers. Can be used with various accessories types of swords, handkerchiefs. The English Morris dance is a kind of theatrical performance, which involved up to seven people (men). During the dance, the actors are the sons kill the actor-father, who at the end rises. The British believe that the dance brings happiness to both the dancers and the audience.
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For all the reticence, the British love good fun. They are able to enjoy, it would seem that even minor events. New year - January 1st, celebrated with family with a traditional Apple pie. Easter is always celebrated in April, in Catholic churches on this day, concerts of organ music. One of the most popular holidays - Halloween. Halloween is a day when children dress up in unusual costumes. Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day - holiday for all lovers. The main and indispensable part of the feast of St. Valentine is a Valentine card message with a Declaration of love.
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The British are still very proud left-hand traffic. Cricket – English game, is also very popular in this country. Unlike Europe, they measure distance in miles and not in kilometers. But in the rural pubs like to play Darts, checkers and chess. For lunch, the Englishmen dress up in a special way. And the holidays are very honored and loved. Main holiday – Queen's birthday. Also, love and sports.
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English traditions combine and some of the stupid things that local people from time to time like to do. These include: the ability to pose or funny face or ugly face; you roll from the slope of the cheese, and it involved catching up. For the new year, as soon as you hear the 12 beats of the clock, the British run to open the rear door of the house to the old year has gone. For the open front door, to enter the new year in the house. For Christmas the British must be all the houses lit by candles. Women compete for the most beautiful outfit. Also, traditional dinners, kind of treats and culinary delights. The house is decorated with branches of eternal greenery – ivy, Holly. If the girl stop by this jewel, the man has a right to kiss her.
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Music flourishes in England and is famous. The British love jazz and folk music. At the famous Opera music festival in the country attracts tourists from all over the world. Tea ceremonies are also very interesting. Served up to 10 varieties of tea, full set of appliances for tea. To afternoon tea includes treats such as: cake, pudding, cakes, scones, sandwiches, tomatoes, eggs and more.
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Anyway, the English tradition is quite interesting and unusual. It is worth to visit this country, at least in order to taste and experience them all.
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