tranditions in england

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.

Guy Fawkes Night

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.

Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day

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.
 tranditions in england

Pancakes are similar to crepes in England

accompanied by golden syrup, sugar or lemon.

Boxing Day
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.

New Year’s Eve

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.