Each month has definitely one or more holidays, celebrated throughout Great Britain or just in some parts of the Kingdom. So, have a look at HOLIDAYS IN GREAT BRITAIN that are must be celebrated!
JANUARY
- The most demanding and decorative holiday of this month is New Year’s Day celebrated on the First of January. To be exact the party begins on the 31ˢᵗ December and lasts to the next morning or even day.
- Members of the families give each other the presents and everyone makes a wish for the next year.
FEBRUARY
- The main holiday of this month is St. Valentine’s Day, celebrated on 14th of February. It is a day of love, celebration of romance.
- Most of the UK people try to go out for dinner with their sweethearts and give them some presents – flowers, chocolate or Valentine’s cards.
MARCH
- 30th of March is celebrated throughout the UK as Mother’s Day. It is a parent day to thank mothers for everything they do for their kids during the year. British give their mothers unique and forever gifts or sometimes cards, cook a meal for a party at home or treat them to a day out.
APRIL
- On the 1ˢᵗ of April Britain celebrates April Fools’ Day. For the only day of the year it is encouraged to play tricks and practical jokes. Even mass media often feature fake stories.
- If you want to reveal the joke, you just say ‘April fool!’!
MAY
- The 5th and 26th of May are Bank holidays in Great Britain.
- Two Mondays of this month are the day off work and school for the British. They spend it outdoors enjoying the spring weather (if they are lucky, of course).
JUNE
- The 15th of June of every year is Father’s Day. Citizens are also more conscious for this day as mothers day to show appreciation to grandfathers, fathers and stepfathers.
- People in Great Britain give their fathers unique gifts, treats or cards, go out for drinks or have a meal together with family members..
JULY
- 23rd of July is the day when the Commonwealth Games begin (in 2014).
- It is a large sporting event, which takes place every four years.
AUGUST
- On 25th of August British celebrate Notting Hill Carnival.
- It is held in London and considered as Europe’s biggest street festival.
SEPTEMBER
- Around 23rd -25th of September (the date depends on the Moon calendar) British celebrate the Harvest Festival.
- This is the day of celebration of the food grown on the land.
OCTOBER
- The 31ˢᵗ of October is one of the favorite children’s holidays – Halloween. Most grownups like it too.
- Children carve pumpkins and go trick-or-treating, older people go to the parties. The most important thing is to dress up properly – as gruesomely as you can.
NOVEMBER
- 5th of November is Bonfire Night. This day marks the anniversary of Guy Fawks who failed the Gunpowder Plot.
- This day is commemorated with displays of fireworks.
DECEMBER
- On 25ᵗʰ of December British people celebrate Christmas, even if they are not really religious.
- Christmas became a family holiday with Christmas tree decorating, traditional Christmas dinner and presents.