From street parties to traditional festivals, there are many activities waiting for you in Britain!
Are you online? Bank holiday? Most shops, enterprises and institutions are closed, so it is also a legal holiday. Some of the activities listed below are bank holidays, but not all of them? In England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the dates of these festivals are different. Please visit the gov.uk website for the complete bank holidays.
During the year, there were many other activities all over Britain. You can visit Britain, explore Northern Ireland, or join the Facebook page of Love Britain to find all these. Please visit the music page to learn about various music festivals in Britain.
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January
1 day? New Year's Day (Chinese New Year? S day).
On New Year's Eve (65438+February 3 1), the traditional way to celebrate is to greet the arrival of midnight with friends or family and sing the folk song Auld Lang Syne written by Scottish poet robert burns. The party can even last until New Year's Day! Many people will decide? New year's resolution? Promise to achieve a goal or get rid of a bad habit in the coming year.
In Scotland, the celebration of the New Year is called Hogmanay. There are various activities and parties all over Scotland, but Edinburgh is the biggest? In 20 14, the New Year celebration in this city was a three-day festival of music, food and fireworks.
The 25th? Burns night? (burns? Night, Scotland)
Many Scots will hold a special dinner, drink a glass of wine and read his poems in memory of robert burns. Men wear gorgeous skirts, and there may be bagpipe music. It is almost inevitable for people to eat mutton chop (a traditional Scottish lamb chop), with turnips and potatoes as side dishes.
3 1 day? China Lunar New Year? (China New Year)
Outside Asia, London is the largest China Lunar New Year celebration in the world. There will be a parade in West End of London's Chinatown, including music, acrobatics, dancing, food and fireworks. In addition, there are many other activities all over Britain. Street parties are held in many big cities, including Manchester, Nottingham, Liverpool and Birmingham.
China Lunar New Year celebrations in London? British Tourism Board/Grant prichard
February
14 Valentine's Day? (Valentine? S day)
The air is full of love! Is this sacred in history? The anniversary of Saint Valentine's death has now become a romantic celebration. Many British people go out to eat with their lovers and give them Valentine's cards, chocolates or flowers. If you are still single, maybe you will receive an anonymous letter? Mysterious admirer? Where is the card!
March
1 day? Saint? David day (St. David? S day? Wales)
Saint? David is a saint in Wales. March 1 day every year is a big day to celebrate Welsh culture. Welsh people may wear daffodils to eat cawl? A soup made of seasonal vegetables and mutton or bacon. Celebrations are held all over Wales, including a parade in Cardiff.
Number four? Confession Tuesday or what? Pancake day? (Confession Tuesday or? Pancake day? )
? Lent? Lent is a traditional Christian fasting time, which lasts for 40 days. Confession Tuesday is the day before Lent, and every family uses up the rich food at home? Such as eggs, milk and sugar. Today, although many people don't follow this religious custom, they still eat pancakes and cakes on this day.
Will it be held in some towns in England? Pancake contest? The contestants rushed to the finish line with frying pans in their hands and pancakes. The most famous one was held in olney (olney, Buckinghamshire). It is said that the tradition of this competition can be traced back to 1445!
17 days? Saint? Patrick's day (St. Patrick? S day? Northern Ireland)
Saint? Patrick's Day is a national holiday in Ireland, which is now celebrated by Irish communities all over the world. In England, St.? Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester, London and, of course, Belfast all celebrate Patrick's Day. Many people will go out with friends, wear green clothes or clover signs and drink Guinness Irish stout.
The 30th? Mother's day? (mom? S day)
Mother's Day is a day to thank my mother for everything she has done for herself in the past year. Many people send a card or a gift to their mother and take her out to eat or cook a home-cooked meal.
April
1 day? April fool's day (April fool's day? Day)
Once a year, people can accept it? Even encourage? Play tricks, pranks, jokes. Even newspapers, TV and radio programs usually broadcast fake news on this day. The traditional practice is last? Happy April Fool's Day! ? Uncover the essence of jokes and stop playing pranks at noon.
18-2 1 day? Easter
Easter is a Christian festival to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus. Usually on the first Sunday in March or April, the previous Friday and the following Monday are bank holidays. People celebrate Easter in different ways, but many people will give chocolate Easter eggs to each other and eat hot cross cookies (cookies with cross marks on them), while children will decorate eggs or participate in Easter egg hunt activities.
The 23rd? Saint? George day (St. George? S day in Britain)
Legendary saint? George is a Roman warrior. He killed a dragon and saved the princess. He is now a saint in England, and this day is the National Day of England. You may see the St. George's cross flag (the national flag of England? Red Cross or Morris Dance (a folk dance) on a white background, but this is not bank holidays, and most people don't hold special celebrations.
This day is also Shakespeare's birthday (william shakespeare? There will be many activities in memory of this great dramatist. The best place to experience Shakespeare's Day is Stratford-upon-Avon, his birthplace in Warwickshire, and commemorative activities will be held on weekends. 20 14 is Shakespeare's 450th birthday, so there are special grand commemorative activities.
St. in rist park? George day? British Tourism Board/Grant prichard
May
1 day? Maytime
This is a Celtic festival to celebrate fire and fertility, and it also marks the beginning of summer. This festival originated in ancient Scotland, Ireland and Cayman Islands, and the modern version of the celebration is becoming more and more popular. The largest one is in Edinburgh, Yorkshire and Hampshire. The traditional wicker man is 30 feet tall and burned at sunset.
The 5th and 26th? Bank holiday? (bank holidays)
There are two Mondays in May, and people don't have to go to work or school. If they are lucky, they can enjoy the spring sunshine outdoors.
June
14 days? Queen's official birthday (Queen? The official birthday of)
Although the Queen's real birthday is April 2 1, since June 1748, the British tradition is to celebrate the birthday of the head of state in June. A military parade called "March in procession" will be held in London, and members of the royal family will participate.
15 days? Father's day? (father? S day)
Father's Day is a day to pay tribute to father, grandfather, stepfather and father-in-law. Many English people will send a card or a gift and go out for dinner or a drink together.
2 1 day? Summer Solstice? (Summer solstice)
Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England, is of great significance on this day. People come here from all over the country to celebrate the longest day and the shortest night of the year. Standing inside Stonehenge, the main axis, the ancient road leading to the stone pillars and the rising sun on the morning of summer solstice are on the same line, and you will see the sun rise like a ball when the stone rises. This landscape attracts many pagans and people who love the sun.
Stonehenge? British Tourism Board/Richard allen
23rd-July 6th? Wimbledon championships (wimbledon championships)
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and a must-have program for sports lovers in summer. The match has been held at the All England Tennis Club in London since 1877. It is famous for the white clothes of the contestants and the tradition of the audience eating strawberries and ice cream while watching the game.
July
The 29th? Lesser Bairam
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the month-long Islamic Ramadan, which is widely celebrated by Muslim communities all over Britain. Each community usually organizes its own activities, but some urban centers have bigger activities, such as London and Birmingham.
August 23-3? 20th Commonwealth Games (20th? Commonwealth Games)
Commonwealth Games (20 14) is a comprehensive sports meeting similar to the Olympic Games. It is held every four years and will be held in Glasgow, Scotland. By then, 6,500 athletes from 70 countries will participate in 17 events, from swimming to weightlifting, and there will be spectacular opening and closing ceremonies.
August
1-9 days? Welsh Music and Poetry Festival
The National Arts Festival is the largest art event in Wales and the oldest cultural festival in Europe. This is a good opportunity to listen to Welsh music and literature, enjoy dance and drama performances, and buy books and handicrafts.
1-25? Edinburgh fringe art festival
The largest art festival in the world. Spike Festival? ( ? Edge? ) has attracted more than 40,000 performers and will stage more than 2,500 performances in more than 250 venues. Audiences are welcome to participate in any form of performances, including drama, comedy, music and dance. Many students will come to Edinburgh to hold their own performances.
The 25th? Notting Hill Carnival? (Notting Hill Carnival)
Notting Hill Carnival, the largest street festival in Europe, was held in west London at the weekend in bank holidays. About 100 people will come here to watch colorful costumes and exaggerated dancers, listen to different kinds of music from salsa to reggae, and taste Caribbean food in street snack bars. Bring your party spirit, cash and enough patience? There will be a sea of people at the scene.
Notting Hill Carnival? British Tourism Board/Jon Speer
September
12? 16? London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week, together with Paris, Milan and New York Fashion Week, indicates the fashion trend. These are the activities of people in the industry, but you can also buy tickets to attend the London Fashion Weekend and experience the fashion show. Fashion Week is held twice a year, the first time in February.
October
The 23rd? Diwali 23? Diwali (Diwali)
Diwali is a festival of Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. Including Lester? Many cities, including London and Nottingham, hold the biggest Diwali celebration outside India, and there will be dazzling street parties, including traditional food, music and dance performances, and of course, lights, lanterns, candles and fireworks.
3 1 day? Halloween? (Halloween)
The modern way to celebrate Halloween is based on the Christian Halloween tradition and the Celtic Festivals. Children will knock on the door from door to door and ask their neighbors for candy or carved pumpkins, while older students will go to bars or students will attend parties and Halloween activities. The most important thing is to dress up. The weirder and more unique the better!
November
A whole month? November
If you find that you suddenly have a lot of beards around you, your observation is very good. Throughout June 5438+065438+ 10, the charity activity Movember invited men to grow beards to raise their awareness of men's health.
Number five? Bonfire party (bonfire party)
Historically, this is in memory of Guy? Fox 1605 attempted to blow up Parliament and assassinate King James I, and this failed bombing became a nursery rhyme:? Remember, remember 1 1 5th of the month; Gunpowder, treason and conspiracy? . Now, Britain has not only bonfires, but also cities? From London to the countryside, setting off fireworks this night has almost become a traditional reserved program.
Most cities have fireworks displays, but the best places are the medieval ancient cities of Louis and East Sussex. Here, fireworks displays are accompanied by colorful parades, music, costumes and traditional ceremonies? Burn? Guy? Scarecrow.
1 1 day? Memorial Day? (Memorial Day)
The annual165438+1October 1 1 is a commemorative festival to commemorate the soldiers and civilians who died in World War I and World War II. The symbol of Memorial Day is poppy. Every year, the Royal Legion charity sells paper poppies to raise money for veterans and their families. Traditionally, in the morning 1 1, the public will observe two minutes of silence.
The 30th? Saint? Andrew's day (St. Andrew? S day? Scotland)
Saint? Andrew's day (St. Andrew? S Day) is a festival to commemorate its saints, and it is also the national day of Scotland. There will be many celebrations all over Scotland, including traditional dinners, poetry readings, bagpipe music performances and country dance performances. This is a good opportunity to attend a fun party? A party with Gaelic folk music and dance. It's okay. It's usually at parties, right? Teacher? Teach basic footwork!
December
Going to London during Christmas? Visit Britain
17-24 Hanukkah? (Hanukkah)
Jewish communities all over Britain will celebrate Hanukkah (also known as Hanukkah) on this day, which is a bright festival, and the time is 20141217-24. In London, the candlestick in Trafalgar Square is the biggest celebration in Europe. Usually, the mayor of London lights up the festival on the first day of Hanukkah, and gives out free doughnuts and live music performances during the event.
The 25th? Christmas (Christmas)
Most British people celebrate Christmas, even if they have no religious beliefs. There will be Christmas trees, Christmas presents, Christmas carols, hot drinks (warm red wine with spices), meat pies, and if it snows, there will be snowmen and snowball fights! The traditional Christmas dinner is a complete turkey with baked potatoes, vegetables, sauce and Christmas pudding as dessert, but each family has its own specialties.
Throughout June 5438+February, there are Christmas markets and tourist attractions everywhere? Pay attention to local magazines and various advertisements on campus. Our suggestions include:
Winter wonderland-London Hyde Park. In addition to the traditional Christmas market, this huge venue also offers carnival horseback riding, two circuses, an ice rink and ice sculptures? There are plenty of hot cider and hot drinks to keep you warm.
Hogwarts at Christmas-The winter edition of Harry Potter will be held in the studio of Leavis Deng Warner Brothers in neighboring London. Porter Cruise. Enjoy the snowflakes falling on the prototype building of Hogwarts Castle and visit the Christmas dinner in the General Assembly Hall.
Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham? The largest German-style exposition outside Germany and Austria. German elements are all available: gl? Hwein (hot drinks), wursts (sausages), pretzels (pretzels) and desserts. You can buy special gifts from local artists at the arts and crafts fair.
The Eden Project in Cornwall. Usually this site is used as an educational ecological park. From June to February, 65438, the Eden Project turned into a Christmas world: Christmas tree, choir, elk, skating rink and skating classes for all ages.
Winter lighting trail at Wardenston Manor in Buckinghamshire. In the garden of this historic manor, the acclaimed artist Bruce Munro displayed his Christmas lighting equipment.
Christmas market in Belfast. If you are studying in Northern Ireland, you can find holiday food, drinks, handicrafts and Christmas decorations in this rich market outside Belfast City Hall.
Mime? The traditional Christmas pantomime combines burlesque comedy and theater musicals, and involves the audience with silly costumes. The audience of pantomime is children, but adults deserve such a pure English experience.
The 26th? Boxing Day (Boxing Day)
The second day of Christmas is Boxing Day, which is bank holidays, England. The origin of the name of this festival is said to be that bosses used to give money or gifts to servants and businessmen on this day? Christmas box? . There are no special customs in this festival now, but most people will spend it with their families, go out for a walk, watch sports games or? Sweep? Leftovers from Christmas dinner.