Atajnov Babamurat. English traditions

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Traditions in
England have been
around for
centuries. British
traditions are
famous worldwide.
When one thinks of
Britain, you
imagine people
drinking tea,
wearing bowler
hats and gorging on
fish and chips.
Sports, food and
music, are tightly
knit traditions in
Britain.

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Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated on the 5th of November each year.
Guy Fawkes was the mastermind of the Gun Powder Plot in 1605,
which failed when he attempted to destroy the House of
Parliament. These night traditions celebrated famously in East
Sussex, and Lewes commemorates this fail by having firework
displays, bonfires, torch-lit processions and pagan rituals.

4.

It is a tradition observed by England. Clocks
are moved back one hour and takes place one
week ahead of daylight savings time in
America.

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If America is famous for its Mardi Gras, England is
known for Shrove Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday takes
place before the start of Lent and is celebrated by
Christians across the country by making pancakes.
Pancakes are similar to crepes in England accompanied
by golden syrup, sugar or lemon.

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Christmas celebrated on 25th December is a big holiday for the British people. The
season is lovely, and since Thanksgiving is not an occasion for celebration in England,
Christmas comes early for the British people. Nativity plays and carols are traditional
along with City centres everywhere decorated with Christmas trees. The most famous
Christmas tree can be found lit in all its glory at Trafalgar Square in London. Santa Claus
is called Father Christmas and will appear in the night, on Christmas Eve. Traditional
food left for Father Christmas includes mince pies and sherry or brandy. Christmas
lunch or dinner served on Christmas Day consists of roast turkey, baked potatoes,
carrots, parsnip, mini sausages, Brussels sprouts and Yorkshire pudding. Christmas
crackers are another tradition with each guest or family member receiving one.

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Boxing Day is the day after Christmas and almost like
an extension of the main holiday. People spent time
with their families and loved ones, as many are tired or
off from work. Typical traditions include watching
sports, playing games, hunting, going for walks and
eating Christmas leftovers. People also love to shop on
Boxing Day.

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The largest celebration of fireworks explodes at midnight
over the London Eye. Big Ben chimes and rings in the New
Year and British people sing Auld Lang Syne. Crowds
gather at Trafalgar Square or Piccadilly Circus.

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Remembrance Day pays homage to the men and women
who died during World War I and World War II. It is a
commemoration held in November with people wearing red
poppies.