Things I love about the UK by Hiền Nguyễn https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv en-us 2023-03-16 14:09:48 UTC 2026-02-24 18:34:05 UTC hello@padlet.com A picture of The British Loyal Family hiennguyen23191 https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519526942 The British Royal Family's public role is primarily to serve as a symbol of the United Kingdom and its values, history, and traditions. ]]> 2023-03-16 14:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519526942 Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) hiennguyen23191 https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519555663 She is the longest-reigning monarch of Britain (1952-2022). As a queen, she helped steer the country and the monarchy through turbulent and difficult periods as well as stable times. She was a dog-lover, it is said that she raised more than 30 corgis over the past 70 years!]]> 2023-03-16 15:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519555663 King Charles III hiennguyen23191 https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519565270 He is the current monarch after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The King is a qualified pilot and diver. As King of Wales, he funded nearly 20 charities. ]]> 2023-03-16 15:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519565270 Buckingham Palace hiennguyen23191 https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519565894 This is where the Royal Family lives, it has been the official London residence of Britain's monarchy since 1837. Buckingham Palace is used also for the administrative work for the monarchy. Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms including 19 state rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.
Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live at Buckingham Palace.
]]> 2023-03-16 15:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519565894 Black Cat hiennguyen23191 https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519578738 It's said Lucky to meet a black cat. Black Cats are featured on many good luck greetings cards and birthday cards in England.]]> 2023-03-16 15:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519578738 Number 13 hiennguyen23191 https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519585730 13 is said to be an unlucky number in Britian by many British. It is said that this superstition originated in Christian beliefs from the Bible. At the Last Supper, Judas, who betrayed Jesus, is thought to have been the 13th guest to sit down.]]> 2023-03-16 15:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519585730 Boiled Eggs hiennguyen23191 https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519596234 When finished eating a boiled egg, push the spoon through the bottom of the empty shell to let the devil out. ]]> 2023-03-16 15:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519596234 Breaking a mirror hiennguyen23191 https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519607218  Some people believe that breaking a mirror is meant to give you 7 years bad luck. This harks back to the Roman times, when they believed that mirrors were a portal to the soul, and breaking one would damage the soul, which couldn't be amended until life renewed itself, which was believed to be every seven years.]]> 2023-03-16 15:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519607218 Tea hiennguyen23191 https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519630755 Britain is a tea-drinking nation. Every day the British drink 165 million cups of tea. Most Britons like their tea string and dark, but with a lot of milk]]> 2023-03-16 15:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519630755 Fish and Chips hiennguyen23191 https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519646160 Fish and chips were served in newspapers until the 80s. As in, old manky newspapers from the newsagents. ]]> 2023-03-16 15:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519646160 The English Breakfast hiennguyen23191 https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519651816 Fried eggs, sausages, back bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms, fried bread, and often a slice of white or black pudding make up a full English breakfast (similar to bloodwurst). It is served with tea or coffee and hot, buttered toast.]]> 2023-03-16 16:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519651816 Sunday Roasts hiennguyen23191 https://padlet.com/hiennguyen23191/rrfo0prpto3mn2vv/wish/2519654363 Sunday Roasts are a tradition from the church. Sunday Roasts feature some sort of meat – usually chicken, lamb, beef or ham – with veg on the side, and potatoes too. 


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