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BRITISH HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS

Explore the rich tapestry of British holidays and traditions, from Christmas to Easter, Saint Patrick's Day, and more. Discover the origins and significance of these celebrations that bring families and friends together.

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BRITISH HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS

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  1. BRITISH HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS • CHAPTER 8

  2. Holidays and Customs and their origins tell us what is important in a culture Most holidays throughout the world provide opportunities for families and friends to get together to visit, eat, exchange good wishes and enjoy each other’s company and hospitality

  3. RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS • Britain remains mainly a Christian nation, however many do not go to church to worship • Many other religions • Christian festivals are observed but adapted to fit needs of a secular society • Non-Christians and Christians participate in activities for Christmas and Easter

  4. NATIVITYBirth of Jesus

  5. CHRISTMAS • December 25 • Biggest and best loved holiday • Schools, businesses, and offices close • Celebration of birth of Jesus Christ-Christmas mass-worship service. Son of God to save the world from sin

  6. WINTER SOLSTICE • Includes some Christmas traditions- decorating house, kissing/mistletoe

  7. CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION CHRISTMAS • Exchange gifts and cards • Holiday foods • Decorating homes/workplace • Christmas trees • Christmas lights/ornaments

  8. MISTLETOE

  9. HOME DECORATED

  10. SPECIAL BRITISH CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS • Christmas Pantomime-Panto a comical musical play based on traditional children’s story, with main character the “principal boy” played by a young woman • Queen’s Christmas message/past year & hopes • Boxing Day-day after Christmas/old custom for servants-now sales, food etc. most people don’t know why

  11. EASTER • FOR CHRISTIANS MOST IMPORTANT CHRISTIAN FESTIVAL • COMMEMORATES THE CRUCIFIXION AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS AND THE PROMISE THAT THOSE WHO BELIEVE WILL DIE BUT BE RESURRECTED TO LIVE WITH GOD IN HEAVEN FOREVER • MANY ATTEND CHURCH FOR THIS HOPE • MANY CELEBRATE THE SECULAR THINGS GIFTS, CANDY, EASTER BUNNY, ETC.

  12. CRUCIFIXION

  13. NATIONAL HOLIDAYS • Queen’s birthday • Known as “Trooping the Colour” • Second Saturday in June • Buckingham Palace in London • Like a National Day

  14. SAINT PATRICKS DAY • Northern Ireland • Catholics • Patron Saint of Ireland-St Patrick • March 17 • SP lived 5th century btb one who brought Christianity to Ireland • Tradition-drove out snakes or evil and used three leaf clover/shamrock to explain Christian Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) to Pagans Irish

  15. Hogmanay • Scotland • New Years Eve • First footing – first person to visit home bring luck. Young, dark haired and handsome brings extra good luck-party

  16. HALLOWEEN • Halloween – Oct. 31 • Great feast of Pagan Celts • Arrival of winter • Some believe can commune with the dead • Mischief • Fortune-telling & masquerades

  17. EISTEDDFOD • WALES • CELTIC WORD-MEANS GATHERING • PEOPLE RECITE VERSES • SING SONGS • TO HELP CONTINUE WELSH LANGUAGE AS IT IS DISAPPEARING

  18. MANY CELEBRATIONS AND HOLIDDAYS • DIFFERENT CULTURES • DIFFERENT HISTORIES • SOME HAVE CHANGED OVER TIME • SOME ANCIENT PAGAN TRADITIONS ADOPTED BY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

  19. CONCLUSION • YOU MIGHT SEE: • WELSH CELEBRATE BURNS NIGHT • LONDONERS WATCH DRAGON DANCES AT CHINESE NEW YEAR • MUSLIMS ENJOY CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS • CHRISTIAN SHOPPING ON BOXING DAY • SUCH HOLIDAYS SHOW CULTURES CHANGE/INFLUENCE EA. OTHER • OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE OF UK

  20. THE END • THAT’S ALL

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