1. U.K. Culture & Traditions

2. Democracy
The British government runs the UK. The leader of the government is the
Prime Minister.
Great Britain (UK) is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional
Monarch as Head of State.
Parliament decides the laws and makes decisions on running the U.K.
The U.K government is normally formed by the leader of the party that wins
the most seats in the general election.

3. Food and Drink
British food has traditionally been based on beef, lamb, chicken,
pork and fish, Generally served with potatoes and vegetables.

4. Celebration Days New Year – 1st January
St Valentines Day – 14th February
St David’s Day – 1st March
St Patrick’s Day – 17th March
Mothering Sunday - March
Easter – March / April
St George’s Day – 23rd April
Fathers’ Day - June
Halloween – 31st October
Bonfire Night – 5th November
St Andrew’s Day – 30th November
Christmas Day – 25th December

5. Languages The main language spoken in the U.K. is English.
Regions have their own dialect – Scouse being
the dialect of Liverpudlians.
Other countries within the U.K. have their own
languages:
Wales – Welsh
Scotland – Scottish Gaelic
Northern Ireland – Irish Gaelic

6. Education Children’s education in England is normally divided into
two separate stages:
Primary: 4 – 11 years
Secondary: – 18 years
Schools follow guidance from the National Curriculum.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own
National Curriculum Guidelines.