Holidays as the part of the culture in every country. Boxing Day - the following day after Christmas. The celebration of New Year in England. St. Valentines Day as a lovers holiday. April Fools Day. The dichotomous nature of Easter and its symbols.
Holidays are the part of the culture in every country. If you want to know the other nation, it’s very important to learn about its history and culture. Let’s know more about the holidays in England. Christmas Christmas is Britains most popular holiday and is characterized by traditions which date back hundreds of years. Many Christmas customs which originated in Britain have been adopted in the United States. The Word Christmas comes from the Old English name Cristes Maesse and is the celebration of the birth of Jesus. The first recorded observance occurred in Rome in AD360, but it wasnt until AD440 that the Christian Church fixed a celebration date 25th of December. Christmas decorations in general have even earlier origins. Holly, ivy and mistletoe are associated with rituals going back beyond the Dark Ages. The custom of kissing beneath a sprig of mistletoe is derived from an ancient pagan tradition. The Christmas tree was popularised by Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, who introduced one to the
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