All the festivities can be divided into groups:
Statutory holidays – days of celebration marked on the calendar are non-working.Holidays that you need to work, and has not been canceled, but the solemn speeches and other events are subject.Unofficial holidays – all in the days work, the festivities are not considered mandatory and can not be included in the list of public holidays.Holidays for banks
As you know, banks around the world have a rest in holidays and weekends. In the UK public holidays also known as Bank weekends or holidays. That is additional days in addition to weekends when banks are closed (Goss. companies too). The relevant law was adopted in 1871. It displays days when banks are closed. Then they had a 4 year. Now they are 8 (England, Wales), Scotland – nine, North.Ireland – ten.
If the day fixed output will have on a Saturday or Sunday, it will be postponed to Monday, respectively. The employers in this pay weekend and those included in the number of vacation days.
Holidays In Britain:
New year
One of the most important holidays in the country, traditionally marked on 1 January. It is considered a warm family holiday. Britons young and old make plans for the New year, make a wish. And solemnly promise ourselves something or other. In London held a colorful parade with dancers in beautiful costumes, acrobats.
Twelfth night
Notes on 5 January after the New year so to speak. It is the evening before the Baptism of Christ. The British must remove all the Christmas decorations in the house and in the yard, this is done to avoid possible failures in the new year. If something remains, it is left already for the whole year.
Night Bern
25 Jan. It is celebrated most often in Scotland. It's a celebration of Robert burns – he was a poet on a national scale. Men wear the kilt pattern clan, read poetry Bern, playing the bagpipes. The menu is also traditional.
The Day Of Love
14 Feb. The obligatory exchange of cards and sweet gifts for his half, and just for friends and family.
Valentine's Day.David
He is considered a strong patron of Wales and the locals pay tribute to him – everyone wears clothes a symbol of the country – the Narcissus. The main dish on the menu of every family – Kaul (a soup of lamb and vegetables, bacon). The symbol of Wales is also considered the leeks, it also serves to this day.
Pancake feast
It is celebrated every year, the holiday falls on the last Tuesday before Lent. The majority of Britons hold the Post, but Pancake day is not averse to treat yourself to treat. Pancake races are held in some cities of the country.
Afterword
Holidays in Britain are many. This country honors its traditions, transmitting the precepts to a new generation. And easier to make it through the holidays for example. These are just some of them, an integral part of the culture and history of the country.