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Traditions include sending cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts. Valentine's Day in England still remains connected with various regional customs. In Norfolk, a character called 'Jack' Valentine knocks on the rear door of houses leaving sweets and presents for children. Although he was leaving treats, many children were scared of this ...
England was at the forefront of the illegal, free rave movement from the late 1980s, which led to the pan-European culture of teknivals mirrored on the UK free festival movement and associated travelling lifestyle. [98] The most prominent opera house in England is the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden. [99]
National symbols of England (15 P) Pages in category "English traditions" The following 43 pages are in this category, out of 43 total.
The culture of the United Kingdom may also colloquially be referred to as British culture. Although British culture is a distinct entity, the individual cultures of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are diverse. There have been varying degrees of overlap and distinctiveness between these four cultures. [1]
There are some Christmas traditions in England that might confuse people from the US.. Some folks in the UK celebrate Christmas with pantomime, a campy, family-friendly theater show. Christmas ...
There are some Christmas traditions in the UK that might confuse people from the US. Every Christmas, families gather to watch pantomimes or meet their school friends at the pub. They also eat ...
Pages in category "Culture of England" The following 72 pages are in this category, out of 72 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Before England was founded in the year 927, Wessex and its surrounding areas' cultures were transformed by the invasion of the Danish King Guthrum between 865 and 878. [5] The king of Wessex , King Alfred , prevailed against King Guthrum's troops in 878 and King Guthrum was baptised and became the ruler of East Anglia .