Probably, in all of Europe there will be no more country that honors its traditions like Great Britain. Most of them originate in the Middle Ages. Some firmly entered everyday life, other traditions of Great Britain turned into theatrical performances, beloved by all the inhabitants of the kingdom.
Everyday customs and traditions of Great Britain relate to the life of the British, their work, education. So, the most famous
English tradition in the whole world is
tea drinking. Tea is preferred over coffee, tea is drunk anywhere, good tea is taken with you on a trip. And only after dinner to drink this drink is considered wrong.
The traditions of Great Britain can be traced in strict observance of etiquette, and, above all, at the table. Firstly, you definitely need to change clothes for dinner, it is indecent to go to the table in the same attire that was worn at the dinner throughout the day. Secondly, personal conversations at the table are unacceptable, at a particular moment someone speaks, and everyone present is listening to him.
Traditional is typical English restraint. Citizens of the United Kingdom are never categorical in their judgments and are able to listen to the interlocutor, even if they do not agree with his point of view.
Do not ignore the traditions of Great Britain and the royal family. The monarch serves as an example to his subjects. There are customs that exist only for him. Each fall, he personally opens a session of parliament. And before Easter, on Maundy Thursday, he gives alms in a parish of the country.
The holidays and traditions of Great Britain are inseparable. Along with world famous ones such as Christmas, New Year, Halloween, which also have their own characteristics on the British Isles , there are holidays that are unique to the United Kingdom. These include, first of all, the official birthday of the monarch, which is celebrated on the second Saturday of June for about 250 years.
Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated on November 5th. Every year, a guard in costumes of 1605 searches all the cellars of the palace, paying tribute to the day when the attempt on parliament and the royal family was prevented. On that day, children run around the streets with a scarecrow depicting Guy Fawkes and collect coins. And in the evening, such stuffed animals are burned at the stake for the explosions of fireworks.
The British have great reverence for gardening and everything connected with it. In fact, each house has a small garden. And every year, at the end of May, the world-famous Chelsea Flower Festival is held, where many flower exhibitions are brought from all over the globe. Here you can not only see unusual and beautiful representatives of the flora, but also purchase the ones you like most.
Great Britain's traditions also apply to competitions. Nowhere else can you see the herald tournament, only in August in Hastings, where heralds throughout the country compete in the power of their voices. Or the parade of cars that have already exchanged the seventh dozen is a very fascinating sight.
The British sacredly honor their customs, which allows them to be proud of their country, its culture and history.