Traditions and Worldview of England

The most important and typical traditions

The British culture can be described as the legacy of the history of a developed island country, a great power and as a result of the political union of four countries, each retaining their distinctive traditions, customs and symbolism. As a result of the dominance of the British Empire, the British cultural influence can be observed in the language, traditions, customs and legal systems of many of its former colonies.

• Morris Dance     

Morris dancing is a traditional English dance usually accompanied by music and formed part before the processions and other festivals celebrated on the month of May. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of a group of choreographed dancers. Implements instruments such as sticks, swords, handkerchiefs, but can also be performed by the dancers without these elements.

• Guy Fawkes Night 

Guy Fawkes Night is a celebration that takes place mainly in the UK on the evening of November 5 to mark the failure of the attack on November 5 in 1605, known as the Gunpowder Plot, in which a faction of Catholics, among whom was Guy Fawkes, attempted to destroy the Palace of Westminster, the seat of Parliament in London.

• Transport

Transport in England people travel by car and most goods are transported by lorries. In England, we can see single and double decker buses in cities. The red double decker buses in London are famous all over the world. In London, taxis are black but in the rest of the country they have different colours. 

• Breakfast

In England, the breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, due to the hectic lifestyle of many people. The traditional breakfast consists of a lot of foods like meats, cheeses, fried eggs, salads, chips and other, but all accompanied by tea, coffee or orange juice, also including toast or bread.

•  Fish and Chips

The fish is deep fried in flour batter and is eaten with chips. Traditionally, the fish and chips are covered with salt and malt vinegar and, using your fingers, eaten straight out of the newspaper which they were wrapped in. Now-a-days, small wooden forks are provided and the fish and chips are wrapped in more hygienic paper. In the north of England, fish and chips is often served with mushy peas.

Here there is a video about the traditions: