British nation is considered to be the most conservative in Europe. It is not a secret that every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Great Britain people attach greater importance to traditions and customs than in other European countries. Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up. The best examples are their queen, money system, their weights and measures.
There are many customs and some of them are very old. There is, for example, the Marble Championship, where the British Champion is crowned; he wins a silver cup known among folk dancers as Morris Dancing. Morris Dancing is an event where people, worn in beautiful clothes with ribbons and bells, dance with handkerchiefs or big sticks in their hands, while traditional music- sounds.
Another example is the Boat Race, which takes place on the river Thames, often on Easter Sunday. A boat with a team from Oxford University and one with a team from Cambridge University hold a race.
British people think that the Grand National horse race is the most exciting horse race in the world. It takes place near Liverpool every year. Sometimes it happens the same day as the Boat Race takes place, sometimes a week later. Amateur riders as well as professional jockeys can participate. It is a very famous event.
There are many celebrations in May, especially in the countryside.
Halloween is a day on which many children dress up in unusual costumes. In fact, this holiday has a Celtic origin. The day was originally called All Halloween"s Eve, because it happens on October 31, the eve of all Saint"s Day. The name was later shortened to Halloween. The Celts celebrate the coming of New Year on that day.
Another tradition is the holiday called Bonfire Night.
On November 5,1605, a man called Guy Fawkes planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament where the king James 1st was to open Parliament on that day. But Guy Fawkes was unable to realize his plan and was caught and later, hung. The British still remember that Guy Fawkes" Night. It is another name for this holiday. This day one can see children with figures, made of sacks and straw and dressed in old clothes. On November 5th, children put their figures on the bonfire, burn them, and light their fireworks.
At the end of the year, there is the most famous New Year celebration. In London, many people go to Trafalgar Square on New Year's Eve. There is singing and dancing at 12 o'clock on December 31st.
A popular Scottish event is the Edinburgh Festival of music and drama, which takes place every year. A truly Welsh event is the Eisteddfod, a national festival of traditional poetry and music, with a competition for the best new poem in Welsh.
If we look at English weights and measures, we can be convinced that the British are very conservative people. They do not use the internationally accepted measurements. They have conserved their old measures. There are nine essential measures. For general use, the smallest weight is one ounce, then 16 ounce is equal to a pound. Fourteen pounds is one stone.
The English always give people"s weight in pounds and stones. Liquids they measure in pints, quarts and gallons. There are two pints in a quart and four quarts or eight pints are in one gallon. For length, they have inches" foot, yards and miles.
If we have always been used to the metric system therefore the English monetary system could be found rather difficult for us. They have a pound sterling, which is divided into twenty shillings, half-crown is cost two shillings and sixpence, shilling is worth twelve pennies and one penny could be changed by two halfpennies.
Topic translation: British traditions and customs
The British nation is considered to be the most conservative in Europe. It is no secret that every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Great Britain, people pay more attention to traditions and customs than in other European countries. The British are proud of their traditions and carefully preserve them. The best example is their queen, the parliamentary monarchy, the monetary system, their system of measures.
There are many customs, and some of them are very ancient. There is, for example, the marble championship, where the British champion is crowned; he is awarded a silver cup, known among folk dancers as Morris Dancing. Morris Dancing is an event where people dressed in beautiful clothes with ribbons and bells dance to traditional music while holding handkerchiefs or large sticks.
Another example is the rowing competitions that take place on the River Thames, often on Easter Sunday. A boat with a team from the University of Oxford and a second boat with a team from the University of Cambridge are racing.
The British think the Grand National Horse Race is the most exciting race in the world. It takes place near Liverpool every year. Sometimes this happens on the same day as the rowing competition, sometimes it happens a week later. Both amateur riders and riders can participate. and professional jockeys. This is a very famous holiday.
There are many holidays in May, especially in rural areas.
Halloween is a day when many children dress up in unusual costumes. In fact, this holiday has Celtic origins. The day was originally called All Halloween's Eve because it occurs on October 31, the eve of All Hallows' Day. The name was later shortened to Halloween. On this day the Celts celebrated the New Year.
Another tradition is a holiday called Bonfire Night.
On November 5, 1605, a man named Guy Fawkes planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament, where King James I was scheduled to open Parliament that day. But Guy Fawkes failed to accomplish his plan; he was caught and later hanged. The British still remember that Guy Fawkes night. This is another name for this holiday. On this day, you can see children with figures made of burlap and straw and dressed in old clothes. On November 5th, children place their figures in the fire and burn them, then light their fireworks.
At the end of the year, the most famous New Year's holiday takes place. In London, many people come to Trafalgar Square to celebrate New Year's Eve. There, at 12 o'clock at night on December 31st, they sing and dance.
The Edinburgh Festival of Music and Drama is an annual popular Scottish festival. A truly Welsh holiday is the Eisteddfod, the annual festival of the bards, a national festival of traditional poetry and music, with a competition for the best new poem in the Welsh language.
If we look at the English system of weights and measures, we can see that the British are very conservative people. They do not use an international, globally accepted system of measures. They kept their old measures. There are nine main measures. For general use, the smallest unit of weight is one ounce, while 16 ounces is equal to a pound. Fourteen pounds is one stone.
The British always measure people's weight in pounds and stones. They measure liquids in pints, quarts and gallons. There are two pints in a quart, and eight pints or four quarts in one gallon. They use inches, feet, yards and miles to measure length.
If we have always been accustomed to using metric units, then the English monetary system would be difficult for us to understand. They have a pound sterling, which is divided into twenty shillings, a half-crown is worth two shillings and six pence, a shilling is worth twelve pennies, one penny can be exchanged for two halfpennies.
Vocabulary:
- to be considered - to be considered, to be considered as
- customs - traditions
- to attach - to attach
- proud - proud
- to keep (past kept, p.p. kept) up - maintain, store
- to crown - to crown
- folk - folk (relating to the customs, traditions of the common people)
- to wear (past wore, p.p. worn) - to wear, wear
- ribbon - ribbon, ribbon; braid
- handkerchief - handkerchief
- Boat Race - boat racing
- Easter Sunday - Easter Sunday
- exciting - exciting, exciting
- amateur - amateur; fan; amateur
- rider - rider, rider; jockey
- event - event
- countryside - countryside
- Celtic - Celtic
- origin - origin; start
- All Halloween's Eve - All Hallows' Eve (abbr. Halloween)
- Bonfire Night - Bonfire Night
- to blow up - blow up, blow up
- to catch (caught) - to seize, arrest
- to hang (past hung, p.p. hung) - hang
- straw - straw
- bonfire - fire
- firework - common pl. fireworks
- truly - truly, truly
- Eisteddfod - annual festival of bards (in Wales)
- competition - competition
- to convince - to convince, assure
- essential - the most important; necessary; basic
- ounce - ounce (- 28.3 g)
- pound - pound (modern measure of weight used in English-speaking countries; = 453.6 g)
- stone - plural ordinary unism. stone (measure of weight, equal to 14 pounds, or 6.34 kg)
- pint - pint (measure of capacity; in England = 0.57 l; in the USA = = 0.47 l for liquids)
- quart - quart (unit of liquid volume; equals a/4 gallons - 2 pints)
- gallon - gallon (measure of liquid and dry solids = 4.54 l)
- inch - inch (= 2.5 cm)
- foot - plural h. unchangeable foot (measure of length equal to 30.48 cm)
- yard - yard (a measure of length equal to 3 feet or 914.4 mm)
- mile - English mile (*= 1609 m)
- metric system - metric system
- pound sterling - pound sterling (British currency, equal to 20 shillings, or 240 pence; since 1971 = 100 pence)
- shilling - shilling (English silver coin = 1/20 pound sterling - 12 pence)
- penny - pl. reps, pennies (about individual coins) penny, pence
- half-crown - half a crown (2 shilling 6 pence coin)
- halfpenny - halfpenny
Questions:
- What nation is considered to be the most conservative in Europe?
- What are the best examples of their conservatism?
- What are the most popular English traditions?
- What is the original name of Halloween?
- What is a popular Scottish event?
- What is the Eisteddfod?
- What features of the English monetary system do you know?
Every nation becomes special by means of its own traditions and customs. There is no other nation that clings to the past with the tenacity of the British. They are really proud of their traditions, they cherish them. When we think of Britain we often think of people drinking white tea, eating fish and chips, sitting by the fireplace or wearing bowler hats, but there is much more in Britain than just those things. Some British traditions are royal, such as the Changing of the Guard which takes place every day at Buckingham Palace. The Trooping of the Color happens on the Queen’s official birthday. It’s a big colouful parade with hundreds of soldiers and brass bands.
British holidays (Christmas, Easter, Guy Fawkes Night, Remembrance Day) are especially rich in old traditions and customs. A traditional Christmas dinner consists of roast turkey and potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet mince pies and Christmas pudding. On Christmas Eve children hang up their stockings around the fireplace for Father Christmas to fill with presents. At Easter chocolate eggs are given as presents symbolizing new life. Guy Fawkes Night is also known as Bonfire Night because English people burn stuffed figures on bonfires. On Remembrance Day red poppies are traditionally worn in memory of servicemen who lost their lives in wars. National Morris Dancing can be seen throughout the month of May in most of English villages. Groups of men and women wear colored costumes, carry white handkerchiefs and perform their lively folkdance.
One of Englishmen’s traditions is their tender love for animals. Pets are members of English families and are protected by law. There are even special cemeteries for animals in Great Britain. Most English people love their gardens too. They enjoy gardening and decorating their houses with beautiful flowers and plants.
Sports play an essential part in the life of Britain and it is a popular leisure activity. Rugby, golf, cricket, polo and horse-racing are British national sports and they are played on village greens and in towns on Sundays.
Politeness and punctuality are typical features of all British people. They often say “Sorry”, “Please” and “Thank you” with a smiling face and they always try to arrive on time.
The British are also traditional about their breakfast. They usually eat bacon and eggs, a toast with orange jam, a bowl of cereals or porridge in the morning.
There are over 60 thousand pubs in the United Kingdom. Pubs are an important part of British life too. People talk, eat, drink, meet their friends and relax there.
Translation
Every nation becomes special due to its own traditions and customs. There is no other nation that remains true to its past with the tenacity of the British. They are very proud of their traditions and carefully preserve them. When we think of Britain, we often think of people drinking milk tea, eating fish and chips, sitting by the fire or wearing a bowler hat, but Britain is much more than that. Some British traditions are royal, such as the Changing of the Guard, which takes place every day at Buckingham Palace. The Trooping Ceremony takes place on the Queen's official birthday. This is a large colorful parade with hundreds of soldiers and brass bands.
British holidays (Christmas, Easter, Guy Fawkes Night, Remembrance Day) are especially rich in ancient traditions and customs. A traditional Christmas dinner consists of roast turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet pies and Christmas pudding. On Christmas Eve, children hang stockings near the fireplace for Santa to fill with gifts. At Easter, chocolate eggs are given as gifts as a symbol of new life. Guy Fawkes Night is also known as Bonfire Night, as the British set fire to effigies on bonfires. On Remembrance Day, red poppies are traditionally worn to honor the memory of those killed in wars. National Morris dancing can be seen throughout May in most English villages. Groups of men and women wear colorful costumes, hold white scarves and perform fiery folk dances.
One of the traditions of the British is their tender love for animals. Animals are members of English families and are protected by law. There are even special cemeteries for animals in the UK. Most English people also love their gardens. They enjoy gardening and decorating their homes with beautiful flowers and plants.
Sport plays a significant role in British life and is a popular pastime. Rugby, golf, cricket, polo and horse racing are national sports and are played on country greens and towns on Sundays.
English nation is famous for its old customs and traditions. Some of the traditional British dishes, holidays and sports are known all over the world.
The full English breakfast
The tradition of having a substantial breakfast meal has existed since the 18th century. The full English breakfast became very popular after the World War I, in those days it was served at the hotels and restaurants all over the country.
The full breakfast consists of sausages, bacon and eggs, served with toasts, grilled tomatoes, baked beans and fried mushrooms.
Afternoon tea
One of the most well-known English traditions is afternoon tea – light refreshments, including tea, traditionally served around 5 p.m. English people often drink tea with milk; they may or may not add sugar.
Tea is usually taken along with finger sandwiches, crumbets, scones, cakes, jam and marmalade. Traditional tea treats also include puddings, buns, muffins and biscuits.
Pancake Day
Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday is held in February or March. It is the day, preceding Ash Wednesday – the first day of the 40 days Lent. It has been celebrated in Britain for centuries.
On Pancake Day children go from house to house asking for a pancake. “Pancake races” are held all over the UK. Contestants have to race with frying pans tossing and flipping pancakes in the air.
Marble Championship
Marble championship is an annual event which takes place on Good Friday. The participating teams, consisting of six members, have to knock out the marbles from the raised concrete ring. The winner gets a silver cup.
Guy Fawkes Night
The Guy Fawkes Night is a traditionalcelebration which is held on November 5. Its history begins on November 5, 1605 when the Gunpowder Plot was foiled. That night Guy Fawkes, a member of the Plot, was arrested and people lit bonfires around London, celebrating the survival of the king.
Today the Guy Fawkes Night is widely celebrated in Britain. The celebrations involve lighting bonfires, fireworks displays and burning the effigies of Guy Fawkes.
The British are famous for their ancient customs and traditions. Some traditional British foods, holidays and sports are famous throughout the world.
Full English breakfast
The tradition of a hearty breakfast has existed since the 18th century. The Full English breakfast became very popular after the First World War and was served in hotels and restaurants throughout the country.
The full breakfast includes sausage, bacon and eggs served with toast, baked tomatoes, baked beans and fried mushrooms.
Afternoon tea (five-o-clock)
One of the most famous English traditions is afternoon tea - tea and light snacks, traditionally served around five o'clock in the evening. The British often drink tea with milk; with or without sugar.
Tea is usually served with canapés, crumpets, buns, cakes, jam and marmalade. Traditional treats for tea also include puddings, buns, muffins and cookies.
Pancake Day
Pancake Day or Maslenitsa Tuesday is celebrated in February or March. This is the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of the forty-day Lent. Pancake Day has been celebrated in Britain for centuries.
On Maslenitsa Tuesday, children go from house to house asking for pancakes. “Pancake Runs” are held throughout Britain, in which participants run with frying pans in their hands, tossing and turning pancakes in the air.
Marbles Championship
The Marbles Championship is an annual competition held on Good Friday. Teams of six players knock glass marbles out of a concrete circle. The winner receives a silver cup.
Guy Fawkes Night
Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated on November 5th. Its history dates back to November 5, 1605, when the Gunpowder Plot was discovered. That night, Guy Fawkes, one of the conspirators, was arrested, and the people of London lit bonfires to celebrate the king's rescue.
These days, Guy Fawkes Night is widely celebrated in Britain. On this night, people light bonfires, set off fireworks and burn effigies of Guy Fawkes.
Traditions ( traditions) every nation has. This is the foundation on which society and each of its units, the family, rests. Traditions bring people together, make them remember their roots, and help them gain confidence in themselves and their loved ones. Traditions give a feeling of stability and security. There are traditions that are equally observed by the people of different countries, and there are those that are unique in their own way and inherent in people of a certain nationality. These are common traditions. In addition, each family may have its own favorite traditions. For example, when family members and relatives gather for some holidays. Or parents devote some days to their children, and they traditionally go on attractions. Traditions can be completely different. And if you are studying English, then knowing and especially respecting the traditions of this language is your indisputable duty.
What are the English traditions in English?
When we talk about English traditions in English, and we talk about good old England, we always remember the traditional tea ceremony between lunch and dinner. It's called five o'clock tea and takes place between 5 and 6 p.m. For the British, this is a whole ritual of a good rest with a cup of tea.
Another very famous English tradition in English is the process of dressing the bride at the wedding ceremony. There is even a peculiar saying that defines some of the things that a bride should wear on her wedding day in order to be happy in her family life: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. As we can see, the bride's outfit should contain the following details: something old, something new, something borrowed (borrowed) and something blue.
Let's not ignore such a popular holiday as Christmas ( Christmas). Although many residents of both the UK and the USA have recently argued that this holiday has almost completely lost its religious significance, and has become simply a holiday that brings fabulous profits to entrepreneurs. According to tradition, on this day every home should have a Christmas tree ( Christmas tree), under which Santa Claus ( Santa Claus / Father Christmas) leaves Christmas gifts ( christmas gifts / presents). On this day special Christmas songs are sung ( christmas carols) and give everyone postcards ( christmas cards). The holiday table must include: turkey with cranberry sauce ( turkey accompanied by cranberry sauce); Christmas pudding with a baked silver coin for good luck inside ( christmas pudding with a silver coin); “Lukoshko” stuffed with minced meat ( mince pies). There is even a traditional Christmas wish associated with the last dish: If you eat twelve mince pies in twelve different houses during twelve days of Christmas, you will have a happy twelve month in the coming year!. By the way, the 12 days of Christmas are called Christmastide - Yuletide. But what about kissing under a hanging mistletoe branch without the English tradition ( a branch of mistletoe).
According to the English tradition, on Christmas Day all close people gather in the house of one of them and enjoy the company, because they see each other so rarely. The famous Thanksgiving Day in the USA also celebrates the happy reunion of family members and relatives ( Thanksgiving Day), which falls on the fourth Thursday of November. Meeting of loved ones ( family reunion) according to tradition should take place in the house of the oldest relative ( the oldest relative). People eat traditional dishes for this day, exchange cards and gifts. And charitable and public organizations ( charitable and civic organizations) on this day they feed a traditional festive lunch ( traditional meal) poor and homeless ( the poor and the homeless).
Eat English traditions in English, associated with various holidays and memorable days, there are traditions dedicated to birthdays... You need to know traditions, follow them and create new ones! People who revere traditions will never have the feeling that their lives are devoid of meaning. Knowing English traditions in English will help you better understand the life and culture of native speakers of this language!
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England is a country of contradictions. On the one hand, this is a country with a modern, highly developed industry, on the other hand, it is a collection of unique traditions of civilization that have come down to us from time immemorial. Even the territories that make up modern Great Britain (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) are very different from each other both in cultural heritage and in the mentality of the people living in them. This article is devoted to the most significant and famous traditions of England.
Great Britain is, on the one hand, the personification of modern civilization, and on the other hand, it has a centuries-old history filled with interesting events. Geographically and historically, Great Britain consists of 4 parts: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The largest number of cultural heritage sites are, of course, located in England - in its capital London, which, in addition, is one of the largest centers of the modern global financial system. Scotland is known for its picturesque lakes, mountains and moors, as well as its excellent whiskey. And Wales is famous for its monumental castles, which have survived more than one siege in the past.
Features of the British as a nation
A conversation about the traditions and customs of England would not be complete without mentioning the peculiarities of the English.
When starting a conversation about the inhabitants of England, it is first of all worth mentioning that they extremely polite and constantly strive to say their traditional “Please” and “Thank you”. In addition, the British are very disciplined and usually do not raise their voices when talking on the street. They do not strive to push everyone aside to take the best place on the bus or tram. They are quite cold-blooded and usually do not show their emotions in public and do not shake hands when meeting. Although the British are inveterate conservatives, in most cases they do not lose optimism even in stressful situations.
The British are inherently homebodies. They do not like noisy campaigns in pubs or cafes; they prefer to spend most of their free time in their cozy homes, the heart of which are fireplaces. Despite the widespread introduction of modern heating technologies, fireplaces are still very popular among the British - they are found in almost every private home. Above the fireplace they usually have an upper shelf on which clocks and the most valuable family photographs are placed.
Also the British love gardening– every owner of his own home strives to somehow design his garden in a unique way (so that it doesn’t look like his neighbors’). And some grow plants right at home - in special boxes located on window sills. Also, the British are very fond of flowers. Naturally, the British love to talk about gardening.
The topic about animals in England also deserves special attention. The fact is that in terms of the number of cats, dogs and parrots per inhabitant, England ranks one of the first places in the world. But besides these “traditional” pets, various exotic reptiles are also quite common in British homes. Food for all these animals can be bought in specialized stores, of which there are a great many in Britain. Moreover, in addition to food, in these stores you can buy clothes and other “household items” for animals. There are even hair salons and dog gyms. The British are proud that they love animals so much.
On weekends, the British love to go out into nature to take a break from the bustle of the cities. Those who stay at home try to “redo” all those household chores that they did not manage to do during the working week. Also on Saturday evenings, the British love to go to the cinema and theaters. And Sundays are the best time to invite relatives or friends to visit.
Culinary traditions of England
English cuisine is simple, but at the same time quite nutritious and consists mainly of only foods that are healthy for the body. The British prefer to have a hearty breakfast - their breakfast usually consists of oatmeal (remember the famous phrase from the Soviet film about Sherlock Holmes - “Oatmeal, sir”), scrambled eggs and bacon, fried fish, toast with jam, tea or coffee. At the same time, the composition of breakfast is the same every day.
The British call a meal during the day a lunch, the menu of which may include various meat products (meat stew, chop, schnitzel, sausage, etc.), fried fish and vegetables. Potatoes are preferred as a side dish, but rice and pasta are not popular among the British. For dessert, the British love apple pie or some kind of pudding. Sunday lunch occupies a special place in the life of the British - various desserts are served at it, for example, beef or lamb tenderloin and custard pudding.
A special place in the culinary traditions of the British occupies tea. Apparently, this tradition has taken root since India was a colony of England and a huge amount of tea was brought from it, which was given to the English colonialists almost free of charge. In England there is even a saying that “Seven cups of tea will help you wake up, nine cups will help you fall asleep,” which clearly shows how many cups of tea the British like to drink during the day. The traditional tea time in England is from 4 to 6 pm, which is called “5 o’clock”. Drinking tea at 5 o'clock in the afternoon is a real ritual for the British. At this time, life in England seems to freeze (about the same as a siesta somewhere in Italy).
Dinner is usually similar to lunch. But after dinner (late evening) some English people like to drink tea or cocoa before bed.
One of the most popular dishes in England is “fish and chips,” which translated means fish and chips. Football fans especially love to use it during a match.
New Year's traditions in England
Residents of England, after 12 o'clock at night, immediately go to open the back door of the house (which symbolizes seeing off the old year - so that it leaves through the open door) and the front door of the house - to “let in” the New Year. Overall, very diverse.
In Scotland, New Year's Day is called Hogmany. On New Year's Eve, the Scots roll burning barrels through the city streets - in this way they “burn” the old year to make way for the New Year. Also, the Scots are very sensitive to the first guest who entered their home on January 1st. At the same time, there is a tradition that the first such guest should approach the fireplace of the owners of the house and throw a coal there. And after that, mutual congratulations on the New Year begin. The Scottish New Year's table always includes a large cake decorated with sweets, almonds and candied fruits.
In Wales, farmers invite all those who helped them during the harvest to the festive New Year's table.
Christmas traditions in England
Also, in some areas of England, there is still an old custom, according to which a house is decorated with eternal greenery for Christmas - holly, ivy, etc. There is even a legend according to which only on Christmas Day can a man kiss a woman who accidentally stopped under a decoration made from these plants .
Of course, traditions do not ignore the Christmas tree - it is customary to decorate it with sweets and colorful toys, and a silver star or a Christmas fairy is usually placed on top of it.
Musical traditions of England
England is known for its world-famous musicians (take the Beatles, for example). Probably, their success would not have been possible if England had not had such strong musical traditions. The musical culture of this country is multifaceted, and this is largely due to the different nations living in Great Britain. Jazz and original folk music are very popular. The classic Covent Garden is known throughout the world for its musical productions. Also in England, an opera festival is traditionally held every year, which tourists from all over the world come to watch. In addition to opera, a large number of other various festivals are held in England, where various types of art are shown: dramatic, choral, theatrical art.
Wedding traditions in England
The British have a favorable attitude towards wedding customs and traditions. However, their wedding customs are similar to ours - bachelorette party, bachelor party, wedding cake, etc.
But from the 16th century until the 19th century, all engagements in England were arranged exclusively by the parents of the children at a time when their children were still small and could not make an informed choice in this direction. However, such a custom was typical for many countries of the world in those days. Subsequently, when the children grew up, it often turned out that their chosen one, chosen many years ago by their parents, was no longer to their liking. Therefore, there were often cases when couples in love ran away somewhere far from their home and got married there. Due to the increasing frequency of such cases, the Ceremony Act was passed in 1753, according to which marriage was considered officially registered only in the Anglican Church.
Now, of course, such archaic traditions no longer exist in England and young couples marry mainly for love. However, the tradition of organizing a wedding ceremony still remains. After this ceremony, a magnificent wedding dinner is usually held - wedding reception. Often the wedding ceremony is rehearsed the day before the wedding; the British call this event wedding rehearsal.
Few people know, but it was England that gave the world the tradition of wearing a white wedding dress. But when you remarry (after a divorce or a widow), a white dress is no longer worn to a wedding in England.
Royal traditions of England
Although the Queen of England and her relatives do not officially rule the country, they are deeply respected by all English people. Therefore, crowds of people come to all ceremonies associated with the royal court. Of course, the spectacle is very beautiful. is, as it were, the face of England before the rest of the world, which is why all royal ceremonies (receptions in the royal garden, official visits, etc.) are carried out there “to the highest standard.”
Also, the royal traditions of England include the opening of parliament (usually occurs in October or November) and various awards (up to 20 times a year).
