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54 comments:
How often do British people go to church? Are they very involved in activities round the church?
Does England celebrate the 4th of July
I don’t know what percentage of British people go to church. Some people go every week whilst others may just go at Easter time and at Christmas.
4 July is American’s Independance’s Day. In England we have our own National Day which is 23 April. However, the day we set off loads of fireworks is on November 5.
A little out of season perhaps, but I wonder: Do people in Wales and Scotland also celebrate bonfire night (Guy Fawkes), or is it just England?
Hello! Love your blog; I’m learning a lot!
Question: Why do some English wear crowns at Christmas (i.e. Bridgit Jones’ Diary movie). I’ve asked several English and they don’t seem to know . . .
The tradition of wearing hats at parties goes back to the Roman Saturnalia celebrations when the participiants also wore hats.
The crown idea may have come form the Twelfth Night celebrations where a King or Queen is appointed.
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/xmas/twelfth.htm
Christmas was a time of great celebrations in England.
The Christmas Cracker
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/xmas/crackers.html
I’m interested to have a special British week this year at school and it could be dedicated to a special event. Will anyone British or a British institution have an anniversary? I know Cambridge University will have in 2009, but what about Sept. 2007-May 2008?
A lot of Britains like to poke a little fun of Americans at a dinner or even work event. Sometimes it just seems insulting or even boring as the comments are usully the same everytime.
Americans are taught it’s very rude to insult another guest’s nationality, so we don’t always know how to react. What do you think is the correct response?
I was born in England & brought to the sates by my mother two years after the war. Fork in left hand, knife in right. No changing hands. Changing hand is an american costom. Sincerely, Eugenia
what does the word hooligan come from?and why do they drink so much beer?
how much do your english students know about spanish culture?do you know anything about San Canuto?
“How much do your english students know about spanish culture? do you know anything about San Canuto?”
Very little. Do you know of a great website on Spanish culture?
what does the word hooligan come from?
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the origin of “hooligan” is unknown. They explain that the word first appeared in 1898 in London police reports concerning a gang of young street toughs who called themselves “the Hooligans,” although apparently none of them was actually named Hooligan.
Some authorities at the time maintained that “hooligan” was a mispronunciation of “Hooley’s gang,” but no one was ever able to trace a specific “Hooley,” so that theory remains unverified.
Why do they drink so much beer?
See main blog for comment
Does anyone know the significance of “Yorkshire Day” on August 1st?
My name is Jack and I am 9 years old and live in Nebraska, USA. We are doing reports on our ancestors, and my great,great,great grandfather came from Hookaway, Devonshire, England. I can’t seem to find this on a map. He was born in 1828. Could you help me? Your site has been very helpful and interesting!
are counties like nottinghamshire really called that? one of my british friends said people just add shire on and its actually nottingham…
Hi Jack
I think you mean Devon rather than Devonshire. Hookaway is norther east of Exeter in Devon
http://www.multimap.com/maps/?hloc=GB|Hookaway
We do have some counties names after the main town in the county:
Nottingham in Nottinghamshire
Derby in Derbyshire
Cambridge in Cambridgeshire,
Oxford in Oxfordshire
However this rule does not apply to all counties.
We are an American family considering a move to England. One big concern is that our 11 year old and 14 year old son would be far behind the other students in school. What would happen to a foreign student if they were to enter a more advanced curriculum than what they had been in?
Schools in England cater for the individual and so would help children who might need a little more help.
Students are tested at the age of 11 and 14.
Have a look at the kind of thinks they should know
11 year olds (end of Key stage 2)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/
14 Year olds (end of key stage 3)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/
At what age can the people in UK get their license and permit to drive? Who approves their driving license.
You can ride a moped from 16 years of age. Most other vehicle categories, including cars, require you to be 17 years of age.
To drive a car on a provisional licence you must be accompanied by a supervisor who is at least 21 years old and has had a full British car licence for at least 3 years.
For further information on Driving Licences you can go to the DVLA website at …
http://www.dvla.gov.uk/
I’m from Indonesia. I’d like to know about how british people take care of their baby. Who dominantly do it? the mother or babysitter or anyone else?
Traditionally it was always the mother who looked after the baby whilst the father went to work. Nowadays it could be either the mother or father looking after the baby.
However, due to the high cost of living, many families need to have two incomes coming in to the household. Therefore a nanny maybe employed to look after the baby so that both parents can go to work to earn money.
Babysitters are people who look after young children during the evening whilst their parents are out socialising.
IS INDIA POPULAR IN BRITAIN?
CAN YOU TELL AN INDIAN SITE JUST LIKE YOURS?
We have information on India on our website
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/india.html
Do you know what the flower of Wiltshire is?
My grandfather and grandmother have quite alot of British in them. I am their granddaughter and I amazed by England. I love it so very much! It’s quite beautiful. I hope one day I can live in England. I love your website. I want to make one just like yours. A very random question. Do any teens, pre-teens, or kids have braces? Also, what hair color is most popular? And is there more curly or straight hair? Thanks so much Woodland!
I LOVE ENGLAND!!!!
so i helped some one out online by answering a question and they responded back with “thanks! youre a legend!” in Britain, does “your a legend” mean the same thing in the US? or did that person just mean “thanks you a great person for answering my question”…sorry if this question is a bit confusing…..
“thanks! youre a legend!” means that the person really appreciated your answer. Most Brits might say ” You’re a star”
Do people in Britain have the same kind of rights and stuff that U.S. poeple have? I thought that they were under the rule of a queen and a Parilementry Ruplic.
Dave Perkins must have lived in an expensive area because in the sixties chocolate bars were a 1d. My daughter had 6d a week and managed to do quite a lot with it.
I am moving to England from the US. I have many electronic items that I have travel chargers for that plug in to a cigarette lighter outlet. Are there outlets in the cars there and can I use my chargers in them? Thank you for the info.
Yes all cars have a cigarette lighter outlet. I assume they are the same as yours.
What are some names of some bands or groups are more popular/more liked in England?
I can’t see anything on your site about Well Dressings – a very traditional activity in Derbyshire. We are offering ‘village life’ courses where people can come and learn how to do traditional well dressing and take part in our village carnival. Your readers may well be interested in this. Our web-site is www .peakdistrictadventures. com
How is ST switherns day traditionally celebrated in England. As i have asked diffferent people of mixed ages and no-one really knows.
My neice is marrying a wonderful Englishman and I would love to know if there is any wedding traditions, especially food, that I can incorporate into the reception.
Thank You
What is the British cultures use of eye contact with strangers,family, men and women, and
various age groups?
I was recently on vacation, er, holiday… in London and I saw 2 symbols that I could not figure out what they were, and none of the tour guides seem to know. What do the elaborate W and the double C on the black light poles mean? the C’s are exactly like the Coco Chanel symbol and the W looks like nothing I’ve ever seen before. They always occur together. And these were recurring all over the city. Thanks, ADam from Mississippi
good morning. this is Louis from Toledo, Ohio. I heard Nick Faldo, the golf pro on the masters make a statement, after a good shot, he said, “well, thats eggs and avacado”. Was wondering if that was just a saying or a real dish. Thanks
good morning. this is Louis from Toledo, Ohio. I heard Nick Faldo, the golf pro on the masters make a statement, after a good shot, he said, “well, thats fried eggs and avacado”. Was wondering if that was just a saying or a real dish. Thanks
I heard a phrase on the Masters golf telecast, by Nick Faldo. he said after a good shot,” that’s fried eggs and avacado”. was wondering if that is a real dish or just a saying. thanks, Lou in Toledo, Ohio.
The WC could stand for Westmister Council if the lamp posts were around Westminster.
I have never heard of a saying but both are ingredients in recipees.
http://www.bigoven.com/28184-Baked-Eggs-and-Avocado-recipe.html
What is the Aug Bank holiday for? I know it was originally the first monday in Aug, (now the last monday)but can’t find out what it’s for.
The 1st August is Lammas day the start of harvest and so the orginally the bank holiday would have been a day off for workers before the busy weeks ahead.
The W stands for the Duke of Westminster back in the 1920’s. He engraved all the lampposts in the city with his innitial and Coco Chanels double C’s, as a symbol of his love for her. they were together for 10 years and he was one of the men that helped her kick start her career!
do yall celebrate 4 of july
I wonder how many countries would celebrate the independence of another country?
4 July we have 5 November. It is not our independence day we celebrate something else
What classic games does britian have? (Like duck duck goose.)
Any tips for a person trying to teach a class about England? I would be Greatful for any help.
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