Ntroductory paragraph 3 p. Part Theoretical aspect on British traditions, customs and Holidays

Conclusion of Part 1.

There are a number of holidays, which are celebrated in Great Britain every year. One of the most peculiar features of life in England is the cherishing and preserving of many traditions, sometimes very archaic as they may seem. In England traditions play a very important part in the life of the people.

We saw that British people have a lot of different traditions, strange and national, but the main secret is their capacity to conserve them and follow these traditions every year. Every tradition has its own history, details, secrets, magic and successors.

English people tend to be rather conservative. The conservative attitude consists of an acceptance of things which are familiar. All the same, several symbols of conservatism are being abandoned.

British nation is considered to be the most conservative in Europe. In Great Britain people attach greater importance to traditions and customs than in other European countries.

Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up. The best examples are their queen, money system, their weights and measures.

English people tend to be rather conservative. The conservative attitude consists of an acceptance of things which are familiar. All the same, several symbols of conservatism are being abandoned.