English traditions

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The full English breakfast The tradition of having a substantial breakfast

The full English breakfast

The tradition of having a substantial breakfast meal

has existed since the 18th century. The full English breakfast became very popular after the World War in those days it was served at the hotels and restaurants all over the country.
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The full English breakfast The full breakfast usually consists of sausages,

The full English breakfast

The full breakfast usually consists of sausages, bacon

and eggs, served with toasts, fried or grilled tomatoes, baked beans and fried mushrooms.
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Afternoon tea One of the most well-known English traditions is afternoon

Afternoon tea

One of the most well-known English traditions is afternoon tea

light refreshments, including tea traditionally served around 5 p.m
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Afternoon tea Tea is usually taken along with finger sandwiches, crumpets,

Afternoon tea

Tea is usually taken along with finger sandwiches, crumpets, scones,

cakes, jam and marmalade. Traditional tea treats also include puddings buns, muffins and biscuits.
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Pancake Day Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday is held in February

Pancake Day

Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday is held in February or

March It is the day, preceding Ash Wednesday the first day of the 40 days long Lent. It has been celebrated in Britain for centuries.
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Pancake Day On Pancake Day children go from house to house

Pancake Day

On Pancake Day children go from house to house asking

for a pancake. "Pancake races" are held all over the Britain Contestants have to race with frying pans tossing and flipping pancakes in the air.
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Marble championship Marble championship is an annual event which takes place

Marble championship

Marble championship is an annual event which takes place on

Good Friday. The participating teams, consisting of six members, have to knock out the marbles from the raised concrete ring.
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The Guy Fawkes Night The Guy Fawkes Night is a traditional

The Guy Fawkes Night

The Guy Fawkes Night is a traditional celebration

which is held on November. history begins on 5 November 1605 when the Gunpowder Plot was foiled.
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The Guy Fawkes Night That night Guy Fawkes, a member of

The Guy Fawkes Night

That night Guy Fawkes, a member of the

Plot, was arrested and people light bonfires around London, celebrating the survival of the king.
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The Guy Fawkes Night Today the Guy Fawkes Night is widely

The Guy Fawkes Night

Today the Guy Fawkes Night is widely celebrated

in Britain. The celebrations involve lighting bonfires, fireworks displays and burning the effigies of Guy Fawkes.