Презентация "Культура Англии"

Culture Of England

Fulfilled: student of the 10th grade Vladislava Lazareva

general information

• Culture England has a rich history and heritage associated with these ancient European peoples like the Celts, Germans and Scandinavians. Anglo-Saxon culture has had a huge impact on neighboring countries, but also stepped far beyond the British Isles, becoming the basis for the globalized culture of the United States, Canada, Australia and many other countries. The highest achievement of culture of England today without a doubt can be considered as generally recognized giving the English language the status of language of international communication.

Traditions Of England

• One of the most famous English traditions is a commitment to the culture of drinking tea, which the British adopted from the Chinese. For several centuries this English gentleman and lady is impossible to imagine without the traditional "tea break" – a lunch break for a Cup of tea. It usually begins at 12:00 and 14:00.

English suit

• English national costume, which for centuries was worn by the local peasants and townspeople, today we can only see during the celebration of May day, which marks the awakening of nature and celebrations in honor of the summer solstice. According to tradition, these days are held theatrical performances of dance Morris ("dance with swords"), whose members dress up in traditional outfits of a century ago and danced the intricate caper to the accompaniment of bagpipes, fiddles and drums.

English literature

• Since the middle Ages, England was considered one of the leading literary powers of Europe. From Thomas Malory, acquainted the world with the legends of king Arthur, "the Canterbury tales" of Geoffrey Chaucer and the immortal sonnets of William Shakespeare, to the novels of Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie English literature has always set the highest artistic standards, which was equal to writers around the world.

• William Shakespeare Charles Dickens

Holidays in England

• The British are sensitive to their traditions and celebrated holidays related to historical events and important days of the Christian calendar. Public and traditional holidays in England for the most part coincide with holidays, established in other parts of the UK (except Scotland). Public holidays in the UK are also referred to as "Bank" (bank holidays) – these days, banks are closed and many official organizations of the country.

• English Holidays
• New year's day (1 January) – along with Christmas is one of the top family holidays in England. Valentine's Day. Valentine (14 February) – a celebration of love, traditionally, couples celebrate in the cosy atmosphere of restaurants and cafes for a romantic dinner. Pancake day or Pancake Tuesday (February-March) is a holiday preceding the beginning of lent ("Ash Wednesday") when English Housewives are competing in the art of pancakes. The date of the holiday shall be determined annually by the Church calendar. Valentine's Day. Patrick (17 March) – the festival in honor of Procrustes Ireland, celebrated with a procession of lush, abundant feast and fun music. The Queen's birthday (April 21) is publicly celebrating the birthday of the reigning Queen Elizabeth II. Easter (March-April) – one of the main festivals of Christianity, the symbol of which in England are chocolate Easter eggs and Easter Bunny. The date of the holiday shall be determined annually by the Church calendar.

• English Holidays

• Spring day (first Monday in may) – a traditional festival dedicated to the awakening of nature in spring. Celebrated cheerful folk festivals, Morris dancing and carnival processions. The August Bank holiday (last Monday of August) – state output, which the British are trying to hold on to nature, together with family members. Halloween (October 31) – a holiday, borrowed by the English from the Celtic calendar. On this day people dress up in scary costumes and decorate the house of evil "heads" of the glowing hollow pumpkins to ward off evil spirits. Guy Fawkes night (5 November) – on this night of the British fireworks and bonfires celebrate the failed Gunpowder plot (1605), when king and Parliament was almost destroyed by a group of conspirators led by guy Fawkes. Catholic Christmas (25 December) – the most important holiday for most British in the year.

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