British Customs and Traditions. British people as they are

British Customs and Traditions. British people as they are

There are many peoples and cultures in the world, but you certainly will not confuse Englishmen with anyone! The English are by nature polite and never tired of saying "Please" and "Thank you". The English do not shake hands when they meet. They try not to show emotions in public even in tragic situations.

The English are a nation of homebodies. They say: "My house is my fortress" and do not like neighbors to interfere in their lives. The English prefer small houses, designed for one family. The fireplace is the heart of the English house.

The British love gardening and love to talk about it. They can discuss the methods of growing cucumbers or talk about their unique flower garden, so unlike the rest. Sometimes the British grow plants in a box outside the kitchen window or in the garden near the house.

On weekends, those who live in large cities like to travel to nature. Those who stay at home try to do all the things that they did not have time to do in a week. Saturday night is the right time for parties, dancing, going to the movies or theater. On Sunday after breakfast, the English work in the garden, walk with a dog, visit the pub. One feature of the British people is a love for animals. They are convinced that if a person holds in his house a pet, he certainly cannot be bad.

Traditions of the English in food. There are some traditions concerning food. English cuisine is solid, simple and nutritious. The English prefer a hearty breakfast. It can consist of oatmeal, eggs and bacon, fried fish, toast with jam, tea or coffee. Tea is an integral part of the life of the British, like potatoes or bread. From 4 to 6 pm comes the time of tea - "5 o'clock" afternoon meal is called lunch. On weekdays meat stew, fried fish, chops, liver, sausages, vegetables can be served. For dessert served apple pie or hot milk pudding. Sunday lunch is a special event. It is served with beef or lamb cut with vegetables, and then - a large pudding with custard. Dinner (usually after 6 pm) is much like lunch, and in many families this is the last meal of the day.

Now I want to tell you about some celebrations in Britain. 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. Halloween is a day on which many children dress up in unusual costumes. The day was originally called All Halloween's Eve, because it happens on October 31, the eve of all Saint's Day.

In 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.