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Bibliografie British Holidays
Bibliografie British Holidays
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Epiphany is a Christian holiday which celebrates the coming of the Magi after the birth of Christ. Some people
attend a church service on this day.
Lent - March/April
The first day of lent is 40 days before Easter. Many people give up something they enjoy during lent.
Easter - March/April
Many people go to church on this sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. This day is also celebrated by
the giving of eggs, decorating eggs and Easter egg hunts, where eggs are hidden for children (and playful
adults) to find.
Halloween - October 31
A day where people dress up, bob for apples and have bonfires. Many attend themed parties and children will
occasionally go trick-or-treating (though this traditions was started elsewhere, despite halloween having British
origins).
Christmas - December 25
This day is celebrated by friends and family by giving gifts and going to a special Sunday service at church.
Many celebrate the tradition of "Father Christmas" by giving gifts that he delivered during the night. Many
families also share in a Christmas feast that may involve ham, minced pies and Yorkshire pudding! At the
beginning of the meal, each member of the family will cross arms and together pull Christmas poppers that will
produce paper hats worn through the meal as well as other trinkets and jokes.