Traditions and customs of England

Great Britain has strong cultural ties with its former colonies, especially with those countries where English is the state language. Thus, some English music performers have significantly influenced the development of music in the world. Over the past half century, immigrants from the Indian subcontinent and Caribbean countries have made significant contributions to British culture. In the process of the formation of the United Kingdom, it included the cultures of the former independent states; therefore, they can also be considered separately.

The British are a unique people with a historically developed character. English traditions and customs are known throughout the world. The British do not put their emotions on display to the first comer. They can give the impression of a restrained and even a bit repulsive person. However, this is only a wrapper. The British are very polite, which is why they are not in a hurry to express their emotions immediately.

Often, even if they disagree with you, they will say politely "Oh, I'm afraid". The Englishman will never say a sharp "No, you're wrong". In any business they try to observe politeness and common sense. You should always think logically if you are dealing with a person from this country. For example, if he knows that you are not 100% honest with him in business, he will not immediately throw out the negative on you. In this case, an Englishman with a polite smile can break off a partnership with you. The British always keep themselves in their hands and behave with dignity. English traditions are the perfect education and manners.

The British are very disciplined and always follow accepted rules. They are very positive people. The family is a cultural value in the UK, they love to spend time at home with their families. Family evening is the best entertainment for an Englishman. In a traditional English house there are always a lot of family photos.

Gardening in the English culture is an integral part of the life of a true British. They put a lot of soul and energy into their favorite hobby, that is why the territory around their houses are always well-groomed and delight the eye. Britons have special care not only for the garden, but also for their pets. The British are proud of how they take care of our smaller brothers and do not hesitate to pamper them with fashionable clothes or a haircut.

The British are especially fond of the weekend, who prefer to spend in a cozy country house by the fireplace. UK Traditions for the weekend - fresh air, barbecue, what else is needed for happiness? Picnic is what we traditionally associate with the British. For picnic prepare with a thrill, packing all practical and beautiful. Picnics are most often arranged just in the city parks, not far from home. Students from the most famous universities in Cambridge and Oxford also enjoy a picnic during the breaks between couples.

English Saturday this English day looks the same as Saturday the average representative of any country. Home chores, gym, meeting with family - must have for the British. However, the British are not as boring as they might seem at first glance. In the evenings, they are avid party people. Parties, dances, theaters and cinema are the favorite pastime of young people in England.

As for food, the traditions of England, like the representatives of any other countries, have their own habits, specialties and specialties. The main meal of the British is breakfast. Often, it is bacon, scrambled eggs, toast and a cup of tea or coffee. The British are not fans of food diversity, so they can easily eat the same things for breakfast every day. Tea is something that really stands out in the food culture of the British. English traditions imply a lot of tea. By the way, it is believed that the British invented tea with milk to change the taste characteristics of tea. In part, this is so, but, mainly, they began to add milk to tea so that the drink would cool and the porcelain would not crack. 5 o'clock tea is a world famous expression that came to us originally from England. Usually, they drink it between 4 and 6 pm with small sandwiches. Tea for the British is not just a drink, it is a ritual. The culture of England does not appear without tea. Perhaps, in terms of tea drinking, the British even had to compete with the Chinese.

Lunch - daytime meal. Most often for lunch they serve vegetables and something meat or fish. A traditional British dessert recognized by UK culture is apple pie or milk pudding served hot. When the family gathers at the Sunday table, the main dishes are used: lamb tenderloin, vegetables, pudding.

Dinner is called "supper". According to its components, it is very similar to lunch. Snacks, nothing too heavy or harmful. "Fish and chips" is a traditional treat that you can often buy during football matches.

England gave the world English, which is now the language of international communication. There are many dialects in the dialects of the language, and it is not surprising that people from southern England need a translator to talk to people living in the north of Oxford.

The modern culture of England began with numerous changes and transformations in the life of the inhabitants of the entire island. In particular, after 1945, these changes affected literature and music. The most notable examples of these changes can serve as the transformation of Liverpool, and then London, into the centers of world pop culture in the 1960s. The Beatles were only the very first and most famous of the British rock bands that conquered the world. British fashion designers became famous for their avant-garde style, and bright clothes from the shops on Carnaby Street and King’s Road became known far beyond London.

In addition to these changes, as well as less significant revival in other areas of culture after the end of the Second World War, significant changes have occurred in society itself. The most noticeable change was the increase in the level of education. The government began to pay more attention to the development and support of art in the country. The Special Art Council, formed in 1946, supports various areas of art, which, in turn, has led to the expansion of the cultural market, mostly commercial. As in many developed countries, the clash of tastes and values of the older and younger generations was very violent, especially in the 60s and 70s of the 20th century.

After the formation of the United Kingdom to the UK, and in particular to England, the flow of emigrants from developing countries brought with it a diversity of cultures and religions from developing countries. The interaction of these cultures and the common culture of Great Britain is largely determined by today's United Kingdom.

Thus, we can conclude that the modern British are a mixed and heterogeneous people, whose “heterogeneity” is aggravated by immigrants and the cultures they bring. Accordingly, the task of finding an Englishman, Welsh,

Scotsman or Irishman who would fit all the stereotypes associated with the “typical Briton” becomes very difficult, if not impossible.

Foreigners usually either draw a typical British based on their own observations, or, in desperation, try to find a single image of a British character based on anecdotes about the UK, guidebooks or books.

At the same time, sometimes the peoples of Great Britain truly embody these stereotypes. The British, for example, love to present themselves as calm, sensible and patient people with common sense, and the Celts - as easily excitable, romantic and impulsive. It is believed that the British are calm about work and economic progress, are somewhat lazy and even prefer to go with the flow. These stereotypes, of course, cannot reflect the true faces of the British people as a whole, or of its four components. We considered all sides of England, its traditions and customs, cultural life and sport, religion, cuisine. And summing up, it can be noted that of course, this is an intelligent, law-abiding, polite, generous, gallant, steadfast and fair people. They are also insanely proud of their self-deprecating humor, considering it to be absolute proof of their generosity. And it is very cool that there is such a people. We are all different and it is interesting to learn other nations, to get acquainted with their culture, way of life. We are different, but there is intercultural communication that needs to be maintained, developed, improved. People from different countries, nationalities should communicate with each other, adopting only the best. This is not only interesting and informative, but also gives a peculiar experience, spiritual enrichment, world perception, and sensation.