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English Traditions

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.

Afternoon tea

• Tea is usually taken along with finger sandwiches, crumpets, 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.

Pancake Day

• On Pancake Day children go from house to house asking for a pancake. “Pancake races” are held all over the Britain. Contestants have to race with frying pans tossing and flipping pancakes in the air.