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  2. 9 Christmas traditions in England that probably confuse Americans

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    On Christmas, the BBC usually runs a holiday special of the since-retired show "Top of the Pops" that features performances from the year's most popular musicians. The program actually ran weekly ...

  3. 18 quirky British Christmas traditions that probably confuse ...

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    On Christmas, the BBC usually runs a holiday special of the since-retired show "Top of the Pops," which features performances from the year's most popular musicians. The program ran weekly from ...

  4. Public holidays in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    In 2002, there was a special holiday on Monday 3 June to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II. The Spring Bank Holiday was moved from 27 May to 4 June to create a four-day weekend. [39] In 2012, there was a special holiday on Tuesday 5 June to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II. The Spring Bank Holiday moved to Monday 4 June ...

  5. English festivals - Wikipedia

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    Boxing Day is a bank holiday, and if it happens to fall on a weekend then a special Bank Holiday Monday will occur. Other traditions include carol singing, sending Christmas cards, going to Church and watching the Christmas pantomime for children.

  6. Christmas traditions - Wikipedia

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    A special Christmas family meal is traditionally an important part of the holiday's celebration, and the food served varies greatly from country to country. Some regions have special meals for Christmas Eve, such as Sicily, where 12 kinds of fish are served. In the United Kingdom and countries influenced by its traditions, a standard Christmas ...

  7. Glossary of British terms not widely used in the United ...

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    bank holiday a statutory holiday when banks and most businesses are closed [20] (national holiday; state holiday in U.S.) bap soft bread roll or a sandwich made from it (this itself is a regional usage in the UK rather than a universal one); in plural, breasts (vulgar slang e.g. "get your baps out, love"); a person's head (Northern Ireland). [21]

  8. Here's What Prince William and Kate Are Doing for Christmas ...

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    The British royal family is gearing up for their annual Christmas celebration at St. Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate. ... For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways ...

  9. List of Christmas television episodes and specials in the ...

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    Christmas Special: 2012: Airmageddon: Dad-mageddon: A Christmas Special: 2016: All-Star Record Breakers: Christmas Specials: 1974-1982: Blue Peter: Christmas Show: 1958–present: Annual Christmas show since 1958. Copycats: Christmas Special: 2016 [1] Dani's Castle: It's A Wonderful Afterlife: 2015: Dani's House: Scrooge Tube: 2009: Diddy TV ...