In England, taken on New Year's performances for children to play on the subjects of the old English fairy tales. Chaos Lord leads the fun carnival procession, which is attended by fairy-tale characters: Hobby Horse, March Hare, Humpty Dumpty, Punch and others. All New Year's Eve street vendors selling toys, whistles, tweeters, masks, balloons.
It originated in England custom of exchanging New Year greeting cards. The first Christmas card was printed in London in 1843.
Before going to bed the children put on the table a plate for gifts that they bring Santa Claus to put the hay in the shoes - a feast for the donkey.
On the arrival of the New Year ushers in a bell. True to call it starts a little before midnight and makes it "whisper" - a blanket, which he wrapped prevents him to demonstrate the power. But at twelve o'clock bell stripped, and they begin to call loudly in honor of the New Year.
In these moments the lovers not to leave in the next year, have to kiss under the mistletoe, which is considered a magical tree.
In English homes for New Year's table is served with turkey and roast potatoes kashatnami sauce and braised brussel sprouts with meat pies, followed by pudding, sweets and fruits.
In the British Isles has widespread custom "intake New Year" - symbolic milestone of transition from a past life to the new. When the clock strikes 12, opened the back door of the house to release the old year and the clock strikes twelve open the front door and let in the New Year.