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Holidays in Britain

1. New Year one of the most important holidays in the country, traditionally marked on 1 January. It is considered a warm family holiday. Britons young and old make plans for the New year, make a wish. And solemnly promise ourselves something or other. In London held a colorful parade with dancers in beautiful costumes, acrobats.

2. Twelfth night notes on 5 January after the New year so to speak. It is the evening before the Baptism of Christ. The British must remove all the Christmas decorations in the house and in the yard, this is done to avoid possible failures in the new year. If something remains, it is left already for the whole year.

3. Night Bern 25 Jan. It is celebrated most often in Scotland. It's a celebration of Robert burns – he was a poet on a national scale. Men wear the kilt pattern clan, read poetry Bern, playing the bagpipes. The menu is also traditional.

4. The Day Of Love 14 Feb. The obligatory exchange of cards and sweet gifts for his half, and just for friends and family.

5. Valentine's Day.David He is considered a strong patron of Wales and the locals pay tribute to him – everyone wears clothes a symbol of the country – the Narcissus. The main dish on the menu of every family – Kaul (a soup of lamb and vegetables, bacon). The symbol of Wales is also considered the leeks, it also serves to this day.

6. Pancake feast it is celebrated every year, the holiday falls on the last Tuesday before Lent. The majority of Britons hold the Post, but Pancake day is not averse to treat yourself to treat. Pancake races are held in some cities of the country.

Holidays in Britain are many. This country honors its traditions, transmitting the precepts to a new generation. And easier to make it through the holidays for example. These are just some of them, an integral part of the culture and history of the country.