*British holidays and traditions

*British Tea

*Drinking tea is a tradition for the English. They use only strong black tea. The first time when we have the opportunity to try the English tea was cleared at lunchtime it is about 13.00. The second time is tea time at 17.00. These are the most important hours of English. . Based on everything that we wash the teapot and pour a small amount of tea. We wait until the water has boiled. Then pour the boiling water and wait about 4 - 5 minutes. At this time, when the tea is pulled. We are preparing a cup and pour a small amount of milk and a cup of tea later. This is the most interesting. In Poland, the first brew tea and then pour the milk. According to the English loses its flavor, aroma and taste of doing so as we do. And do it in a different way proves ignorance and lack of culture.

*Halloween

*a holiday celebrated on October 31 in which people dress in scary costumes

*Bonfire Night

*This is a firecracker night, filled with firework displays. The UK is one of the most spectacular performances in Europe.

Night filled with firework displays, as every year, will headline the anniversary of the so-called. Gunpowder Plot.

*Great Britain is probably the only

country in the world that celebrates the

attempt to blow up his Parliament. Every year on the anniversary of

this event - 5 November in many British cities held a fireworks show. ?

Traditionally this day is also smoking by children puppets

wyobrażających Guy Fawkes.

*Christmas Eve

* December 24 is very different from what we know of the Polish . This is not a holiday , no one sits down to the dinner , it spends more on preparations for Christmas. Using lights , mistletoe and holly decorates the homes and churches. On Christmas Eve in temples held a special devotion . There are usually two - the first is a Candle Lit Service - wield his participates lit world , sing carols and watch the nativity prepared . The second Mass is at midnight and is a celebration of the coming of the Son of God . ? ? Britons on Christmas Eve have prepared a special drink called posset . It is composed of hot milk , spices , lemon , sugar , oatmeal and bread. A more modern version of this drink is egg- nog ( beaten eggs , sugar, milk and a bit of alcohol). Christmas Eve is very exciting especially for children. December 24 at the foot of their beds and fireplaces hang on special socks , because counting on the fact that the night will be Santa Claus ( Santa Claus ) and puts in no gifts . To thank you for the gifts , the children leave him cookies, brandy , and his reniferom carrots. The custom was started in 1870. Is associated with the legend , which tells the story of how one night , when entering the house through the chimney , Santa fell out of his pocket the gold coins. At the same time, the fireplace hung drying socks , which rolled into coins . If they do not , the coin lost in the fireplace ashes. Since then, the children hang socks counting on gifts.

*Christman Day

which falls on Dec. 25, is the main day of the celebration of Christmas in the UK.

That's when the British exchange gifts and meet at the luncheon.

* Throughout the UK there is a very rich tradition of decorating houses, as in Poland, dressed Christmas tree. Beneath you can find a gift that brings Santa Claus. Already a few weeks before Christmas people in Britain wear their Christmas trees and decorate homes. Also participate in the concerts of Christmas carols , Christmas shows, send a greeting card . The Christmas Day gala dinner is being prepared. Typical dishes host on this special day on the tables are roast turkey or goose with bread oatmeal . The specific menu depends on the region of the UK, in which we find ourselves . The Scottish Highland eat Angus Beef ( beef ) and salmon. These dishes are usually served in a sauce , to which is added whiskey. On the table , we can also find a cake of minced meat and meat pies , are also popular oatmeal cookie. For dessert pudding is given . Among beverages leads the whiskey or a milder edition - wassail ( hot mulled cider strong with the addition of whiskey ). At 15 with the annual speech to the subject is Queen Elizabeth II. It is broadcast both on radio and television. Afternoon, many people go to church for a special devotion

*Boxing Day

After Easter shopping frenzy Boxing Day is a holiday falling on December 26. The name comes from the medieval custom duty remission or poor gifts wrapped in boxes (called box), in recognition for their year-round work. Traditional on this day British visit family and go out for shopping. Boxing Day is also the time of the organization of matches and many other sporting events.

*Saint Patrick's DaySaint Patrick's Day is a Catholic feast day which celebrates

Saint Patrick (386-493), the patron saint of Ireland. It is a national holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland,

the overseas territory of Montserrat and the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated March 17, but Ireland's bishops have shifted the feast day in 2008, in honor of the

national saint, to Saturday, March 15

As well as being a celebration of Irish culture, Saint Patrick's Day is a Christian festival celebrated in the Catholic Church,

the Church of Ireland (among other churches in the Anglican Communion) and some other denominations.

In many parts of the U.S., Britain, and Australia, expatriate Irish, those of Irish descent, and ever-growing crowds of people with no Irish connections but who may proclaim

themselves "Irish for a day" also celebrate St. Patrick's Day, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages (lager dyed green, Irish beer such as Murphys, Smithwicks, Harp or Guinness, or Irish whiskey, Irish Coffee or Baileys Irish Cream) and by

wearing at least one article of green-colored clothing.

*The End

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