UK holidays and events 2019: the most important festivals and highlights, national holidays and events in the UK. Photos and videos, descriptions, reviews and timings.
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June 26 – 30, 2019 Glastonbury Festival
The festival is invariably accompanied by torrential rains and mud, which have already become the hallmark of Glastonbury. The fact is that two streams flow through the territory of the farm where the festival takes place, and together with precipitation they produce an incredible amount of dirt.
July 8 – 10, 2019 T in the Park Festival
July 21 - 24, 2019 Isle of Wight Festival
August 2, 2019 Fringe Festival
August 3 – 7, 2019 Peterborough Beer Festival
August 19 – 26, 2019 Glyndebourne Festival
October 31, 2019 Halloween
November 5, 2019 Guy Fawkes Night
November 10 – 20, 2019 Pirate Week
November 21, 2019 – January 4, 2020German Christmas Market in Hyde Park
December 25, 2019 Christmas in the UK
Christmas holidays in the UK are a great holiday gift to yourself. Witnessing how the British prepare and celebrate Christmas is an unforgettable experience, a few fabulous days in a beautiful country,
So, on the first of May in England there is a colorful procession with dancing in honor of grimy, but never despondent people with ladders, ropes and brooms. “My Lord” leads the procession, followed by Jack-in-the-Green, a boy decorated with leaves and branches, teenage clowns somersaulting in front of him, followed by lords and ladies. At the end there is “milady”, who collects the “treasury”. Jack-in-the-Green represents the spirit of spring and the forest.
Apart from Easter, Christmas and New Year, all UK holidays fall on Mondays. This is how the British diplomatically solved the problem of a “hard day.”
In May, Scotland hosts a whiskey festival: before ordinary people The doors of factories open, which you usually can’t get into, of course. And most importantly, during the festival there are tastings of the drink that the Scots are so proud of. On May Day, a medieval carnival is held on the streets, ruled by a king and queen - they are chosen by the residents themselves. On the last Monday of May, residents of Great Britain have a spring day off: everything around is decorated with fresh flowers, people dance and sing in the streets. Every year, during three weeks in August, the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh, welcomes guests and participants of the world's largest arts festival, the Fringe.
The Fringe festival hosts 32 thousand performances and more than 2 thousand different shows, for which more than 250 venues are equipped throughout the city.
Another interesting holiday celebrated in Great Britain is Apple Day. It is celebrated on October 21 or the weekend closest to this date. On this day you can try hundreds of different varieties of apples, some of which are not sold in regular stores. Also among holiday dishes- apple pies, fruit and vegetable seasonings, cider. And, of course, the holiday is not complete without games and competitions. For example, you can shoot apples with a bow or try your hand at a competition for the longest strip of peel.
The longest apple peel is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. American Katie Wolfer peeled an apple for 11 hours and 30 minutes and obtained a peel 52 meters 51 centimeters long. The record was set on October 16, 1976 in New York.
Britain is ruled by routine. This country has the least public holidays compared to other European countries, and New Year was recognized as a day of rest only in 1974! Even the British have a shorter vacation than in other countries, but they have fun in a big way. Every British holiday is an event that must be attended at least once in your life.
Christmas
Every November on Oxford Street, one of London's main shopping streets, a famous person ceremoniously switches on the Christmas lights - the lighting decorations - ushering in the crazy shopping season. And it really is crazy: between November and mid-January, stores make half their annual profits, and after the Christmas rush ends, winter sales begin on Boxing Day. Flea markets like Greenwich or Petticoat Lane at Victoria tube station are especially popular: these days you can buy unique items at a huge discount.
At Christmas it is worth going to Britain not only for shopping, but also for aesthetic pleasure: the streets of all cities and villages are transformed, traditional symbols of Christmas are used - holly, mistletoe, lights, and sometimes nativity scenes. In London, on Trafalgar Square, a fluffy Christmas tree, traditionally sent as a gift from Norway, stands majestically. Every single attraction is illuminated, concerts and theatrical performances are held on tourist streets and squares, crowded skating rinks are built in parks, opposite the Natural History Museum and near the Tower, and shop windows compete with each other in beauty and colors.
Another detail of the British December is the singing of carols, most often on a religious theme. They are performed in churches, schools and concerts, and sometimes on the streets, going from house to house to raise money for charity. Going to church is very important - even people who don't usually attach importance to rituals special significance, go to the Christmas service, which is also open to visitors. Theater and pantomime are also popular: taking a child to a Christmas performance is the same duty of every parent as in Russia - to the Yolka.
Christmas dinner is a close relative of our New Year's celebrations. British families come together around the table on December 25 and listen to Queen Elizabeth speak. They take the feast seriously: what the table looks like at Christmas will remain like that all year. The traditional menu necessarily includes: roast turkey, goose or chicken with a variety of side dishes, Christmas pudding - a very sweet dish of dried fruit, which is usually doused with brandy and set on fire, and a hearty Christmas fruit pie covered with a layer of marzipan and white icing. Sometimes on the Christmas table you can see log cake, fresh trifle, Christmas bread and cream soup.
New Year
Unlike Christmas, New Year is a time for friends. The British organize corporate events and parties, drink alcoholic beverages and attend festivities in Trafalgar Square. London hosts endless parades and carnivals, Chinese and cartoon festivals, enchanting fireworks displays, and culinary exhibitions. In London clubs, incredible New Year's shows are staged, attracting a considerable audience - all big cities are bursting with noise.
In Scotland, where celebrating Christmas has not been a tradition for a long time, New Year is replaced by Hogmanay, a pagan holiday similar to Maslenitsa. In Edinburgh, the epicenter of all events, people gather for Hogmanay more people than in London - at Christmas: in the streets you can hear them singing “Auld Lang Syne », they set fire to barrels of tar and, with laughter, perform “first foot” - the tradition of a new person entering the house in the new year. Torchlight processions, street dancing, numerous master classes and noisy Scots will not let anyone get bored.
Valentine's Day
On Valentine's Day, London instantly turns into the romantic capital of the world: hundreds of weddings are held, cruises on the Thames are organized, every seat in the cafe is occupied by couples in love, the streets are decorated with flowers, hearts and cupids. This magnificence can be seen especially well from the London Eye, the queues for which on this day break all records. Of course, this holiday should be celebrated with your other half, presenting him or her with chocolate, flowers, toys and valentines.
Easter
[date changes]Easter in Great Britain is devoid of the connotation of religiosity that is attached to it in other countries, and is a light spring holiday for the whole family. Main characters Easters are children who always have holidays on Easter. Everything is organized for them: chocolate egg hunts in parks and gardens, performances in museums and palaces, exhibitions of painted eggs, Easter festivals, the opening of petting zoos, and even good weather. At Easter in London, you should definitely load up on chocolate and go for a walk along the bright streets of the city.
May holiday
[first Monday in May]On the May holiday, also known as Labor Day, Great Britain turns into a medieval kingdom: street parades, folk festivals and medieval rituals change both small and large cities beyond recognition. The pagan roots of the holiday are ineradicable: trees are everywhere decorated with ribbons, pillars are placed in squares, and crazy competitions for churning butter or catching a pig are organized. In Scotland, a world-famous whiskey festival is held, where guests are invited to taste traditional drinks, throw a hammer or roll a log. In London, archery competitions, folk dances and songs, and magical rituals attract curious tourists from all over the world.
Halloween
Halloween in Britain is celebrated on the same scale as in the USA: people dress up in the most amazing images - from a toilet barrel to a queen's costume, thresholds and window sills are decorated with Jack-o'-lanterns - pumpkins with candles inside, children run with bags from house to house, begging for treats . British Halloween means mass celebrations, numerous masquerades, horror films on television and in reality, as well as special sales in stores. Fortune telling is held on the streets, scary attractions are opened and traditional sweets are sold - caramel apples, nuts and marmalade.
Anyone who has watched “V for Vendetta” has an idea about this holiday. In fact, it is celebrated even more cheerfully than in the film: adults compete to burn an effigy of Guy Fawkes, and children pester passers-by for “a penny for Guy” and buy firecrackers, which later shake all of London. The British watch the fireworks while enjoying apples with syrup, baked potatoes and barbecues, sometimes right on the burning remains of Guy Fawkes.
It is safe to say that anyone who has not attended at least one of these holidays has no idea about the true character of Great Britain and its people.
Holidays are part of the culture of any country. In order to better understand another people, it is not enough just to know the language; it is very important to get acquainted with its history and culture.
Great Britain is a relatively small island with an interesting diversity of regions that carefully preserve their national traditions. To understand the origins of the holidays in Great Britain, let us turn to a historical and geographical sketch about this country.
The name of the country: Great Britain (Great Britain) or Foggy Albion, or Britain (Britain) - it includes the countries of England, Wales, Scotland. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - it includes Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Territory and population of Great Britain: Great Britain is located in northwestern Europe and is an island country. The total area of Great Britain is approximately 229,567 sq. km (England: 130,324 sq. km, Scotland: 78,469 sq. km, Wales: 20,774 sq. km). The population of 58,058,000 is divided in proportions: England - 49,997,000, Scotland - 5,115,000, Wales - 2,946,000 people. The largest cities in England are the capital London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool; Scotland - capital Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen; Wales - capital Cardiff, Swansea, Newport. The influx of labor is provided from Ireland, Africa, and Asia. 5% of the population is non-white. Thus, a society has emerged that can boast a great diversity of cultural traditions.
Flag and Great Britain: Like no other flag of any country, this flag has been flying over the country for so long and so accurately reflects the history of the country. He even has his own name - Union Jack. This flag combines the symbols of England, Scotland and Ireland. Since 1277, the red cross of St. was located on the white canvas of this flag. George - patron saint of England. In 1606, this flag was combined with the Scottish blue and white oblique cross of St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. In 1801, the flag was replenished with the cross of St. Patrick - patron saint of Ireland (oblique red cross).
UK languages: The official language is English, with active Scots and two Celtic languages: Welsh and Gaelic. Scots and Gaelic are the national languages of Scotland (Gaelic is spoken in the Highlands region of Scotland). The national language of Wales is Welsh, and according to legislation passed in 1967, the Welsh language has equal rights with English. In Wales, all inscriptions are first given in Welsh and then duplicated in English. A variety of local languages and dialects of English are spoken in Northern and Western England.
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Political position: Monarchy is the desire of the people of Great Britain to preserve a symbol of national unity.
Legislative power belongs to the Queen and Parliament. The highest executive body is the government, which is formed by the party leader.
The country has no written constitution. Scotland has its own legal and educational system.
National character: Of course, there are common features that characterize this or that nation. The British character was greatly influenced by its island location, and even the opening of a railway tunnel between Great Britain and France did not make major adjustments. If we leave stereotypes aside, this is a country of friendly and hardworking people with a good sense of humor. Almost the whole world speaks beautiful and logically verified English language. It was this nation that proudly declared its Self with a capital letter (in English word I-I always written with a capital letter). “Dieu et mon droit” (God and my right - Latin) - this is the motto of the British.
On New Year's Eve, December 31st, in England it is traditional to gather with families or friends to ring in the New Year at midnight and sing together "Auld lang syne" - a folk song based on the words of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. The New Year's Eve can last until the morning and even longer! Many people make traditional “New Year’s resolutions” on New Year’s Eve, promising themselves to achieve their goals or quit. bad habits in the coming year. True, most of these resolutions are successfully forgotten after the end of the festivities (it is enough to recall the “perseverance” of Bridget Jones in this regard).
On the picture: Christmas tree on the street of London.
In Scotland, New Year's celebrations are called Hogmanay, which has its roots in pagan beliefs. Scotland celebrates the New Year in style - with music, dancing, culinary feasts and torchlight processions - and Edinburgh is the epicenter of the festive revelry.
January 25 – Burns’ Night in Scotland.
Many Scots celebrate this day with a festive dinner. On this day they honor and remember the Scottish poet Robert Burns by raising glasses in his honor and reading his poems. Men dress in traditional Scottish kilts, musicians play bagpipes, and on almost every table you can see “haggis” - a traditional Scottish dish of sheep's heart, liver and lungs with turnips and potatoes.
UK holidays in February
February 14 is Valentine's Day.
This is the day when love is in the air! Nowadays, Valentine's Day has become a holiday of love and romance. Many people across the UK are invited to romantic dinner their other halves and give them Valentine cards, boxes chocolates and flowers. On this day, even people who are not in a relationship may well receive anonymous “Valentines” from secret admirers.
February 17 – Maslenitsa, or “Pancake Day”.
In the photo: Russian Maslenitsa in London.
Maslenitsa is celebrated on the last day before the start of the Christian Lent, which lasts 40 days. On this day, many, even non-religious, families bake pancakes from eggs, milk and sugar.
Some cities in the UK even hold “pancake races”, in which participants flip pancakes while running with a frying pan in their hand. The “homeland” of these competitions is considered to be the city of Olney in Buckinghamshire, where, according to historians, the first pancake race in England took place back in 1445.
February 19 - Chinese New Year.
Outside of Asia, the biggest Chinese New Year celebrations are in London, with an annual parade in London's Chinatown featuring free performances, music, dancing, acrobats, food feasts and fireworks. In addition to London, colorful Chinese New Year street performances can be seen in other major UK cities including Manchester, Nottingham, Liverpool and Birmingham.
UK holidays in March
March 1st is St David's Day in Wales.
Saint David is the patron saint of Wales, and March 1st is essentially a celebration of Welsh culture. On this day, Welsh people attach daffodil flowers to their clothes and eat cawl, a traditional Welsh soup made from seasonal vegetables, lamb or pork. Celebrations take place across Wales, including a large parade in Cardiff.
March 6 - Holi.
This "Festival of Colors" marks the end of the winter season according to the Hindu calendar and falls on March 6th in 2015. In many UK cities, including London, Manchester, Bristol and Belfast, people celebrate by running through the streets and throwing colorful powders at each other!
March 15 is Mother's Day.
It is a day to celebrate motherhood when people thank their mothers for their efforts throughout the year. On this day, it is customary to give mothers a card and other gifts, as well as invite them to a festive dinner in a restaurant or cook a special dish at home.
March 17 is St. Patrick's Day in Northern Ireland.
St. Patrick's Day is a national holiday in Ireland, and is now celebrated by Irish communities around the world. In the UK, St. Patrick's celebrations take place in major cities including Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester and London, as well as Belfast. Many Britons dress in green with a shamrock (lucky clover), meet friends and drink Irish dark beer Guinness.
UK holidays in April
April 1 is April Fool's Day.
April 3-6 – Easter weekend.
Easter is a Christian holiday that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is always celebrated on one of the Sundays in March or April, which is called Easter Sunday. The Friday before Easter and the Monday after it are days off. The British celebrate Easter in different ways, but as a rule, most give each other chocolate eggs and eat 'hot cross buns' - sweet buns with a cross pattern on top, while children paint eggs and take part in hunts for eggs. Easter eggs(Easter egg hunts).
April 23 is St. George's Day in England.
Legend has it that St. George was a Roman soldier who slayed a dragon to save a princess. He became the patron saint of England, and St. George's Day is considered a national English holiday. St George's Cross (a red cross on a white background) appears on the English national flag. Celebrations on this day include moresca dancing (an English folk dance), however, since St. George's Day is not a public holiday, most people do not participate in any special celebrations for the occasion.
April 23 is William Shakespeare's birthday.
On this day, festive events are held in honor of this great English playwright. The biggest celebrations take place in Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, where a week-long festival dedicated to Shakespeare is held.
UK holidays in May
May 1 – Beltane (or Beltain)
Celtic fire festival celebrating fertility and marking the beginning of summer. With its roots in the ancient historical era of Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man, modern versions of this holiday are gaining popularity these days. The largest celebrations are held in Edinburgh, Thornborough in Yorkshire and the ancient Butser Farm in Hampshire, where a 30-foot-tall effigy of the Wicker Man is traditionally burned at sunset.
May 4 and 25 are bank holidays in 2015.
On two Mondays in May, the British relax and (if they're lucky) spend time outdoors, under the warm spring sun.
UK holidays in June
June 13 is the official celebration of the Queen's birthday.
Although the Queen's actual birthday falls on 21 April, the birthday of the King or Queen of Great Britain has traditionally been celebrated in June since 1748. To mark the occasion, London hosts an annual military parade known as Trooping the Colour, which is attended by the royal family.
June 21 is Father's Day.
On this day, gratitude is expressed to fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers and fathers-in-law. Most Britons give their fathers a card or gift and have dinner together in a restaurant or pub.
June 21 – Summer Solstice Day.
In the photo: Stonehenge in Wiltshire, UK.
On this special day, many English people flock to the mysterious ancient monument Stonehenge in Wiltshire - here people celebrate the longest day and the longest day. short night per year. It is especially interesting to stand inside the stones, facing northeast, towards the stone outside the circle, called the “Heel Stone”, and watch the sun rise like a blazing fire - this spectacle impresses people of all faiths, especially pagans and worshipers sun cult.
July 12 - 29 - Tennis tournament in Wimbledon.
Wimbledon Tennis Tournament – big event for all sports lovers. It has been held annually at the All England Club in London since 1877. Tennis players wear white uniforms, and spectators in the stands traditionally enjoy strawberries and cream.
UK holidays in July
July 17 – Eid al-Fitr, or Eid al-Fitr.
The day marks the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan and is widely celebrated by Muslim communities in the UK. Each community typically organizes its own events, but the largest celebrations are traditionally held in the city centers of London and Birmingham.
UK holidays in August
August 1-8 – Eisteddfod.
The National Eisteddfod is Wales' largest cultural event and one of the oldest cultural festivals in Europe. On this day you have a great opportunity to enjoy Welsh music and literature, see dance and theater performances, purchase national Welsh books and handicrafts and much more.
August 7-31 - Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
The largest arts festival in the world, with over 40,000 performances and over 2,500 concerts across 250 venues. Entertainment includes plays, comedy shows, musical and dance performances. Many students stage their own shows in Edinburgh on this day.
August 31 – Notting Hill Carnival.
Held in West London over a long weekend, covering the bank holiday. Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in Europe. It is visited by over 1 million people who come to London to see colorful boats and dancers in bright costumes, listen to a variety of music from salsa to reggae and taste traditional Caribbean cuisine from street stalls. Don't forget to bring a festive mood, some cash and... patience - the streets may be crowded on this day.
UK holidays in September
September 18-22 - London Fashion Week.
London Fashion Week sets global fashion trends, along with other major fashion shows in Paris, Milan and New York. In general, fashion week is organized for workers in the fashion industry, but even people far from the world of fashion can purchase a ticket to the show in London and plunge into the world of the latest fashion trends. Shows are held 2 times a year - at the end of February and September.
UK holidays in October
October 31 – Halloween.
In the photo: Halloween in London.
Today, Halloween traditions draw inspiration from the Christian celebration of All Saints' Day and the Celtic festival of Samhain. On this day, children go around their neighbors and beg for sweets with the traditional question “Trick or treat?”, cut scary faces out of pumpkins, and adults throw parties and gather in pubs, clubs or student dormitories. The main rule is to look as intimidating as possible, which is why on this day long lines line up at stores selling makeup and other holiday paraphernalia.
UK holidays in November
All November - Movember
November is also called Movember, or Usabr (from the English moustache - mustache and november - November). This month, the number of mustachioed people on the streets is growing and for good reason - throughout November, the Movember charity event is being held in the UK, designed to raise people's awareness of men's health issues.
November 5 – Bonfire night.
Historically, the day marks the anniversary of Guy Fawkes' plot to blow up the House of Lords and assassinate King James I in 1605 - a failed plot echoed in the nursery rhyme "Remember, remember the 5th of November;" gunpowder, treason and plot" (“Remember the fifth of November. Insidious treason and a gunpowder plot”). These days, the anniversary of the event is celebrated with spectacular fireworks displays in most UK towns, but the most spectacular fireworks displays can be seen in Lewes in East Sussex, where fire shows are accompanied by colorful parades, music, costume performances and the burning of straw or paper effigies.
November 11 - Diwali.
Diwali (or Deepavali) is the traditional festival of lights of the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities of Great Britain. Many British cities, including Leicester (which hosts one of the largest Diwali celebrations outside India), London and Nottingham, stage spectacular street performances featuring traditional Indian food, music, crafts and dancing - all accompanied by the lighting of lanterns. and candles, as well as fireworks.
November 11 - Remembrance Day.
Every year in the UK, members of the armed forces are honored on November 11th. On this day it is customary to remember those who died in battle, so many peace activists ardently support this holiday. The Royal British Legion Charity sells paper poppies on this day to raise funds for veterans and their families (the poppy flower is a symbol of Remembrance Day). At 11 a.m., a two-minute moment of silence is traditionally observed.
November 30 is St. Andrew's Day in Scotland.
Local national holiday. On this day, the patron saint of Scotland, St. Andrew, is honored. Festive events take place across Scotland, including traditional Scottish cooking, poetry readings, bagpipe playing and folk dancing. This is a great opportunity to see the traditional ceilidh group dance. Fortunately, as a rule, there is always a mentor ready to teach dance to beginners.
UK holidays in December
Throughout December there are countless winter fairs and festivals across the UK. Typically, announcements about such events are published in local magazines and newspapers.
The most popular December events include the following:
"Winter Wonderland" in Hyde Park in London.
Pictured: Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park in London.
In addition to the traditional Christmas market, you will find rides, circus shows, a winter skating rink, artificial snow and an exhibition of ice sculptures. If you get cold, you can warm up with a glass of hot chocolate or mulled wine.
Hogwarts Castle at Christmas
Winter version of the Harry Potter tour, organized by Warner Bros. studios in Leavesden, a suburb of London. During the tour, you will be able to view an authentic model of Hogwarts Castle, as well as see with your own eyes the Great Hall decorated for Christmas dinner.
Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham
The largest German fair outside Germany and Austria. At the fair you can taste traditional German mulled wine, German sausages, pretzels and other national German sweets. In addition, at the craft fair you can purchase unique souvenirs made by local craftsmen.
Winter festival at the Eden Project botanic garden in Cornwall.
In December, this botanical garden features a choir performing Christmas songs, Christmas trees, live reindeer and a winter skating rink for people of all ages.
Belfast Christmas Market
This international market near City Hall sells holiday food and drink, as well as crafts, souvenirs and new Year decoration from all over the world.
Pantomimes
The traditional Christmas pantomime is a mixture of comedy and musical theatre, where participants dress up in funny costumes and the audience directly participates in the performance. Pantomimes are usually staged for children, but adults will also be interested in seeing this unique British spectacle at least once.
December 6-14 - Hanukkah.
Jewish communities across the UK traditionally celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. In 2015 it will be held from December 6 to 14. Europe's largest menorah is being erected in Trafalgar Square in London. It is usually lit by the Mayor of London on the first day of Hanukkah, which is accompanied by the distribution of free donuts and live musical performances.
December 25 - Christmas.
Most people in the UK celebrate Christmas, even if they are not religious. On this day you can see Christmas trees on the streets, people give gifts to each other and sing Christmas carols, drink warmed wine with spices and eat pies with sweet fruit filling (mince pies), and, if you are lucky and it snows, play snowballs and sculpt snowmen. Traditionally, Christmas dinner includes a whole roasted turkey with baked potatoes, vegetables and gravy sauce, and Christmas pudding (a sponge cake with dried fruit) for dessert, but every family has its own traditions for this holiday.
26 - Boxing Day.
The day after Christmas is called Boxing Day (literally translated from English as “box day”). It is believed that this holiday owes its name to a previous tradition in which heads of families gave “Christmas boxes” containing money and gifts to servants and merchants. Nowadays, this tradition no longer exists, but on Boxing Day it is common for families to gather, go for walks, watch sporting events and eat leftovers from Christmas feasts.
England is a country with rich history and culture. Like many others, she has her own holidays. This section of the site contains an article on the topic of UK holidays in English with translation.
Holidays in Britain in English
England is a country rich in history and culture. Like many others, she has her own holidays.
All the festivities can be divided into groups:
- Statutory holidays - days of celebration marked on the calendar are non-working.
- Holidays that you need to work, and has not been canceled, but the solemn speeches and other events are subject.
- Unofficial holidays - all in the days work, the festivities are not considered mandatory and can not be included in the list of public holidays.
Holidays for banks
As you know, banks around the world have a rest in holidays and weekends. In the UK public holidays also known as Bank weekends or holidays. That is additional days in addition to weekends when banks are closed (Goss. companies too). The relevant law was adopted in 1871. It displays days when banks are closed. Then they had a 4 year. Now they are 8 (England, Wales), Scotland - nine, North.Ireland - ten.
If the day fixed output will have on a Saturday or Sunday, it will be postponed to Monday, respectively. The employers in this pay weekend and those included in the number of vacation days.
Holidays In Britain:
New year
One of the most important holidays in the country, traditionally marked on January 1. 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.
Twelfth night
Notes on January 5 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.
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.
The Day Of Love
14 Feb. The obligatory exchange of cards and sweet gifts for his half, and just for friends and family.
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.
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.
Afterword
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.
Translation into Russian:
All festive events can be divided into groups:
- Official holidays - days of celebration are marked on the calendar and are non-working.
- The holidays on which you need to work have not been cancelled, but ceremonial performances and other events still take place.
- Unofficial holidays - everyone works on those days; the celebrations themselves are not considered mandatory and may not be on the list of public holidays.
Holidays for banks
As you know, banks all over the world rest on holidays and weekends. In the UK, official holidays are also called Bank Holidays. That is, additional days except weekends, when banks are not open (government institutions too). The corresponding law was adopted back in 1871. It displays the days when banks are closed. Then there were 4 of them a year. Now there are 8 of them (England, Wales), Scotland - nine, Northern Ireland - ten.
If a fixed day off falls on Saturday or Sunday, it will be moved to Monday accordingly. Employers pay for weekends and they are included in the number of vacation days.
British holidays:
New Year
One of the most important holidays in the country is traditionally celebrated on January 1. Considered family warm holiday. The British, young and old, are making plans for the New Year and making wishes. They also solemnly promise themselves this or that. A colorful parade with dancers takes place in London beautiful suits, acrobats.
twelfth Night
Celebrated on January 5th after the New Year, so to speak. This is the evening before the Baptism of Christ. The British must remove all Christmas decorations in the house and yard to avoid possible misfortunes in the new year. If there is something left, then it is left for the whole year.
Night of Bern
The 25th of January. It is celebrated most often in Scotland. This is a holiday in honor of Robert Burns - he was a national poet. Men wear kilts with clan designs, read Berne's poems, and play bagpipes. The menu is also traditional.
Day of Love
The 14th of February. It is obligatory to exchange cards and cute gifts for your other half, and just for friends and family.
St. David's Day
He is considered a strong patron of Wales and local residents pay tribute to him - everyone wears the symbol of the country - the daffodil - on their clothes. The main dish on the menu of every family is kaul (a soup made from lamb, vegetables, and bacon). Leeks are also considered a symbol of Wales, and they are also served to this day.
Pancake holiday
It is celebrated every year, the holiday falls on the last Tuesday before Lent. Most Britons fast, but on Pancake Day they don’t mind treating themselves to a treat. Pancake races are held in some cities across the country.
Afterword
There are many holidays in Britain. This country honors its traditions, passing on its covenants to the new generation. And it’s easier and clearer to do this through holidays, for example. These are just a few of them, an integral part of the culture and history of the country.
