The Union Flag

The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, is the British Flag.

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Royal Wedding

Prince Charles is engaged to marry Camilla Parker Bowles, a long-time friend of his, on 9th April this year.

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Public Holidays

Britain has relatively few public holidays compared with other European countries

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Stir-up Sunday

The last Sunday of the Church Year, or the Sunday before Advent, is often called Stir-up Sunday.It is traditional on this day for...

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Saint George S Day - 23rd April

St. George is the patron saint of England . In times of great peril, he is called upon to help save the country from its enemies.

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Football England

Football is the unofficial national sport of England (the official national sport is cricket), and as such has an important place within English...

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Euphemisms & Political correctness

English people don't like to talk directly about a number of subjects which are felt to be somewhat.

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April fools day 1st April

April begins with a day of fun and jokes - April Fools Day. No one really knows when this custom began

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Mothering Sunday

Mothering Sunday in the UK is the equivalent of Mothers Day in other countries.

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Trooping the colour

Happy birthday to you! Find out how The Queen's official birthday is marked.

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30th November

Culture Spot - St Andrew was one of the Twelve Apostles (disciples of Jesus) and brother of Simon Peter (St Peter).

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Pantomime - A unique British entertainment

Pantomime is British. No one else has it, and it is a marvellous, wonderful (if a little eccentric! )...

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