Традиции Великобритании

Contents:
Introduction ………………………………………………………..…3
Aims ……………………………………………………………..…...4
Objectives …………………………………………………………….5
What are traditions? …………………………………………….……6
British tea ceremony …………………………………………………7
Gardening in the culture of the British ………………………………8
Halloween ……………………………………………………………9
Wedding traditions …………………………………………………..10
New Year`s and Christmas …………………………………………..11
The love of the British for animals……………………………..........12
Conclusion ……………………………………………………..…….13
Bibliography …………………………………………………………14
Glossary ……………………………………………………………...15

Introduction
Traditions and customs are rightfully considered the cultural heritage of each country. They are the basis of the life and formation of any nation. Customs and traditions serve as a memory of the history of ancestors. They are adhered to and passed down from generation to generation. Each nation has its own unique history, which is easier to understand by knowing the traditions and customs that have been formed since ancient times. British nation is considered to be the most conservative in Europe. In Great Britain people attach greater importance to traditions and customs than in other European countries. Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up.

Aims
Explore the traditions and customs of Great Britain as part of the country's national culture.

Objectives
Learn about the concepts of tradition and customs.
Understand in detail the traditions as a national part of Great Britain.
Consider how these traditions and customs were carried out in Great Britain

What are traditions?
Traditions are customs, norms of behavior, attitudes, tastes, holidays and events that are historically formed and passed on from one generation to another.
In Britain, traditions are paid by many and never forget about others. New customs are emerging in the future, more and more will be fulfilled.

British tea ceremony
Tea is an integral part of British life. Many customs are associated with tea drinking. For a Briton, tea ceremony is a whole lifestyle. They are sensitive to brew tea and drink about 5 cups a day. They also observe all the precautions of tea drinking, where it can be held, what varieties can be offered, proposals and what desserts. All dishes, of course, must be from one set. And you also need a quilted or woolen teapot cover.

Gardening in the culture of the British
This is an integral part of the life of a true Briton. They put a lot of soul and energy into their favorite hobby, because the territory of their homes is always well-groomed and pleasing to the eye. The British like to discuss about different plants, how to plant them in the ground, they are interested in unusual flowers. They also love to make beautiful gardens and courtyards for their homes.

Halloween
Halloween is a day when many children dress up in fancy costumes. British Halloween is associated with noisy large-scale festivities, masquerades, fortune-telling, special meals and drinks, a selection of themed films on television and numerous entertainment events. In fact, there are a lot of English traditions and subtleties of celebrating this day. However, the most striking and memorable attribute of Halloween is a lantern pumpkin with carved eyes, a sinister grin and a candle placed inside. Lantern making is a friendly family entertainment event on the eve of the celebration. Also, Halloween is famous for its costumes and outfits. An example would be a vampire, ghost, or zombie costume. The second famous Halloween tradition in England and English-speaking countries is the “Trick – or – Treat” entertainment for children. Children beg for sweets from neighbors in exchange for something.

Wedding traditions
A wedding is one of the most beautiful holidays. An incredibly beautiful couple, gorgeous jewelry and many guests are always eye-catching. In Britain, among other things, as elsewhere, wedding ceremonies are carefully planned well in advance of the day. By tradition, it is best to have a wedding ceremony on Wednesday. Various rituals are performed on this day. On the route of the newlywed cortege, according to custom, you need to scatter flowers. The bride invites her bridesmaids to the wedding, there should be six of them. They are sure to wear dresses of the same color and style. In the Great British, there should be gun shots at a wedding. This is a rite of passage to scare away evil forces. The wedding can take place within one week at the discretion of the newlyweds. According to folk customs, the bride, after the celebration, goes to the groom's house.

New Year`s and Christmas
In the United Kingdom, the New Year is celebrated from the evening of December 31st into January 1st. The British are looking forward to the beginning of the year with enthusiasm to prolong the holiday mood. Celebrate the New Year with parties, a large group of acquaintances. There are different games, concerts and much more. As soon as the clock on the Big Ben in the midnight rings twelve, everyone present in the party, in the house, in the streets shout, whistle, and create noise to mark the arrival of the New Year.
In Great Britain, there is a traditional belief that whosever first arrives at the threshold of the household will be the one bringing good luck to the lives of the inhabitants of the household living in, for the entire coming year. The tradition is called as "First Footing".

The love of the British for animals
The British love dogs. This is not just love, but real mania. The British spend about £ 1.7 billion a year on food for their pets. So, dogs, cats and other animals are allowed what is not allowed, for example, children. If the dog has bitten, then it is not she who bites, but the person. They also love other animals, including exotic ones.

Conclusion
There are many peoples and cultures in the world, but the British are special people. Each nation remembers its history and does not forget about the traditions that exist among distant ancestors. There are many traditions and customs of Great Britain, but the main thing is that they keep them. The British honor and remember their ancestors and try to observe them in everything. The unique customs of this country reflect its originality and uniqueness. The British managed to preserve this valuable wealth given to them by their ancestors.

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