British Celebrations

National holidays in United Kingdom. When celebrated Name of the celebration. Holidays celebrated in the UK as well as in Lithuania Valentine's Day. Holidays celebrated in the UK.

Holidays are inherently an integral part of any cultural society. They most clearly reflect the characteristics of any country in the world. In Britain, many of the numerous traditions are respected. National holidays of Great Britain are highly appreciated by the population, as they are fun and entertaining for the people. Each of the significant dates is interesting in its own way.

Despite the prevailing image in the world of prudish ladies and gentlemen, the British also like to rest and celebrate their national holidays. Getting acquainted with the culture and history of Elizabeth II, as well as understanding the mentality of the royal nation is impossible without British celebrations. Why is the pumpkin a symbol of Halloween? Where did the custom of joke making on April 1st come from? When can you steal a kiss with impunity? Here are some of the most interesting holidays of United Kingdom.

No less significant are other holidays in the UK, which, however, require presence in the workplace:

Despite the variety of holidays, not all of them are going to be presented in the paper. However, several of them, that are celebrated in Lithuania as well, will be represented, along with few that we do not have, but which are celebrated in the UK. Moreover, even though we have some similarities among common holidays, we do celebrate them differently.

Holidays celebrated in the UK as well as in Lithuania

Valentine's Day is already firmly entrenched in our community. During the Roman invasion of Britain, St. Valentine's Day was introduced there. During this holiday in England as well as in Lithuania various gifts, like sweets, soft toys, pieces of jewelry are secretly gifted. The symbol of this holiday is the heart. But where did this celebration come from?