Customs and traditions of the great britain

The British Royal Family
Christmas
Although not a country of churchgoers, only 5% of people attend church regularly, Christmas is a religious festival that is celebrated with enthusiasm.
The festivities begin in the weeks running up to the big day with the exchange of Christmas cards. Even in the digital age, most people prefer the common touch of a traditional Christmas card sent by post.
About a week before Christmas, houses are decorated to herald the coming of the special day and a Christmas Tree is placed in a prominent position in the front room of the house, adorned with festive colours and baubles.
The day before December 25^th is usually the day to put presents under the tree ready for collection the next day. Much thought is put into the wrapping of the gifts so they blend with the overall feel of the front room.
Christmas Day usually begins with the children of the family getting up extra early so they can open up their presents. In the morning a huge feast is prepared with, roast potatoes, carrots, peas, Brussels sprouts and, the crowning glory, a huge turkey.
At around 3pm it is usual to turn the television on to watch the Queen's speech which many people feel very moved by.
The rest of the day may continue with TV viewing of a Christmas classic like “It's A Wonderful Life” or “The Sound of Music”. Some family members may escape to the local public house to meet friends.
Although not as important as Christmas Day, December 26^th, Boxing Day, is a time for fitting in things that there was not time for the previous day. Relations who live out of town may call to exchange presents and share a festive drink. Traditionally, the leftover turkey is the source of sandwiches for lunch.
If their team is playing nearby, some family members may drive off to their local stadium where a premier league football match is being played.
Make Your Own Christmas Dinner
Sporting Traditions
The FA Cup Final
From late summer to late spring the following year, the Football Association Cup is played for between teams at the top and very bottom of the professional, semi-professional spectrum. The competition has a number of qualifying rounds until teams from the top divisions join the tournament in early January. Much is made of “the romance” of the cup in which it may be possible for a team from one of the lower leagues to knock out the well-paid professionals of those in the higher leagues.
The competition culminates in the FA Cup Final which is played at Wembley stadium in front of a capacity crowd and a huge international TV audience.
There have been some classic Cup Finals over the years.