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Weather

nguyenvy15072002 — 2022-10-16 01:49:22 UTC

The weather changes continuously throughout the day

"Sunshine in the morning, rainy afternoon, wet in the afternoon".
The weather in the UK is like a secret box that always surprises us.
You can never predict the weather in the UK because UK weather has the soul of a young woman and is the subject of all-day talk.
Although the weather can be uncomfortable in some situations, it is equally interesting, isn't it?

Scone cake

nguyenvy15072002 — 2022-10-16 01:58:39 UTC

Along with the habit of drinking afternoon tea, England is  the birthplace of famous delicious and beautiful pastries.

The scones have less butter and sugar than the American scones, so they're less palatable and have a mildly sweet flavor that's enough to satisfy those who don't like sweets.
As for those who like the bold sweetness and ecstatic aroma of butter, when eating they will not hesitate to add more butter and jam to satisfy their taste buds.

Egremont Crab Fair

nguyenvy15072002 — 2022-10-16 02:09:26 UTC

_{Egremont Crab Fair is one of the most unique and strange festivals in England, started in the 13th century and is maintained to this day.}

There are many traditional activities that take place during the festival such as wrestling competition, fat pole, pipe smoking contest, talent performance... However, the most unique and strange is the contest "Ugly face, distorted face, bad face, bad face, bad face, bad face, bad face" - it is also called Gurning.
Gurning is a competition for skills like a rubber face that is only available in the UK. Contestants put their heads through a horse collar and tried to create the ugliest, grotesque, distorted faces. In particular, the winners will be honored and published in the national news.

"The sun never sets on England"

nguyenvy15072002 — 2022-10-16 02:16:15 UTC

At the height of its power, the British Empire was often compared to the saying "the empire of the sun never sets" because its territory extended to the whole world.
According to the book "Modern World History", the saying "The sun never sets on the land of England" means Britain is large, has many colonies, spread all over the world, from Europe to Asia , Americas, Oceania, Africa.

London Bridge with Tower Bridge of London

nguyenvy15072002 — 2022-10-16 08:19:30 UTC

Tower Bridge is the bridge you often see in pictures (literally, on the bridge has a tall tower, a drawbridge, and looks extremely majestic), while London Bridge (London Bridge) is an ordinary boring bridge, with no distinctive features (maybe just images of disappointed tourist groups).

Politics and Government

nguyenvy15072002 — 2022-10-16 08:27:09 UTC

Many people think that the ruler of Great Britain is the Queen. In fact, the Royal Family mainly plays a ceremonial role. Political activities are under the management and control of the Government, which is directly elected by the public in the form of a general election held every 5 years.
The head of government is the Prime Minister. Policy promulgation is managed and accountable by separate government departments and agencies.
When introducing Britain in the field of politics and government, there is also Parliament - made up of the House of Commons and the Senate, which is separate from the Government. Parliament is responsible for overseeing the activities of the Government, debating issues and passing new laws, as well as setting taxes.

Three interesting things about the Queen of England

nguyenvy15072002 — 2022-10-16 08:43:18 UTC

Own all the swans in the Thames and the dolphins swim in English waters: As early as the 12th century, the English monarchy claimed possession of "all the swans" in the country. In those days, swans were considered a delicacy.
Longest reign: She became queen at the age of 26 shortly after the death of her father King George VI in 1952. Now, at 92, the queen is the world's longest-reigning person.
Celebrate her birthday twice a year: The Queen celebrates her birthday twice. The first party is a family party, done on the day of birth, April 21. The second, more grandiose party, held on the second Saturday of June, featured the "Trooping the Colour" parade, also known as the "Queen's Birthday Parade".

Art

nguyenvy15072002 — 2022-10-16 08:51:03 UTC

Britain preserves many different schools of art such as busts, glass of Roman culture preserved in Lullingstone and Aldborough; Intricate designs from the early Middle Ages such as crosses, manuscripts, gold and enamel jewelry are buried in Staffordshire ...
One of the best painters in England is John Constable with fresh, lively, and gentle works such as Wivenhoe Park, The Hay Wain… In addition, Joseph Mallord William Turner is also a great artist famous for his paintings. Impressive oil paintings such as Dawn after the Wreck, The Slave Ship ...

Tea time

nguyenvy15072002 — 2022-10-16 09:01:41 UTC

Tea is a popular drink in England

Enjoying tea has become a special beauty and custom in England. Each individual, family, agency, or collective has a certain time to drink tea, called "tea time".
British people drink tea at least 6 times a day, each time a tea with different enjoyment depending on the time of day.

British way of eating

nguyenvy15072002 — 2022-10-16 09:17:18 UTC

Most British dishes are served with a knife and fork. The fork is placed in the left hand and supported by the thumb, index, and middle fingers. The knife is placed in the right hand and is used in a similar way. And when they start to eat, they usually put their fork on the plate and then cut the food with a knife.
British people always use a fork with the fork facing down, and turning the fork upside down when eating or chin the fork with the right hand and not using a knife is considered impolite.
When the British finish eating, they often place the knife and fork upside down in the center of the plate to let the waiter know that the meal is over.

Union Jack

nguyenvy15072002 — 2022-10-16 09:29:03 UTC

The flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is known as the Union Jack. It is also known as the Union Flag because it symbolizes the administrative union of the regions in Great Britain.
It is made up of the individual flags of the three small kingdoms of Great Britain into one unified flag: England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland (since 1921 only Northern Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom). Wales is not a Kingdom but a country (Principality) so it cannot be included in the flag.

Symbols of Great Britain

nguyenvy15072002 — 2022-10-16 09:36:24 UTC

England: Saint George and the Rose.
Scotland: Saint Andrew, the thistle, and the bellflower.
Wales: Saint David, daffodils, and leeks
Northern Ireland: Saint Patrick and the sorrel.

Saint Patrick's Day Festival

nguyenvy15072002 — 2022-10-16 09:53:45 UTC

The St Patrick's Day Festival usually runs for at least a week, and Irish cultures are performed completely free of charge to celebrate St Patrick and to cater to the community culture and tourists looking to this beautiful city of London.
On this occasion, people often dye the city green with striking green costumes - the color representing Saint Patrick.

Customs and lifestyle of British people

nguyenvy15072002 — 2022-10-16 10:10:48 UTC

Queuing is a traditional British habit for a long time. Do not squeeze in the middle of a line and can bluntly warn anyone who wants to squeeze in. The British also joked that visitors can be completely confident in the quality of the store with the most people queuing.
When you see a taxi with the lights on, it means it's empty and ready to take you, just raise your hand and lean away from the sidewalk a little, don't call out "taxi" or wave your hand crazy. In London, when entering a taxi, men should let women get into the car first and sit on the bench, and they should take the folding seat if necessary. When you arrive, get out of the car and pay through the upper window.

William Shakespeare

nguyenvy15072002 — 2022-10-16 16:51:05 UTC

Great British poet with many famous plays such as Hamlet, Romeo, and Juliet, etc.
He is a major contributor to the vocabulary of modern English. At least 3,000 words he invented have been included in the English dictionary.

Portmeirion village

nguyenvy15072002 — 2022-10-16 16:57:06 UTC

Designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis at the turn of the 20th century, Portmeirion's Mediterranean-inspired houses, ornamental gardens and campground are some of the UK's most interesting things. Entering the village of Portmeirion is like stepping into a fairy tale.

London Eye

nguyenvy15072002 — 2022-10-16 17:01:18 UTC

The UK is best known for the London Eye, designed by architectural team David Marks and Julia Barfield, as the world's largest carousel, providing a thirty-minute ride and carrying over 800 passengers.
It is a very popular tourist attraction located in Jubilee Gardens, South Bank. The 135-meter-tall structure was built as part of London's millennium celebrations, hence also known as the Millennium Wheel.