British Culture

T h e Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo! This is one of the most recognized events in Scotland . The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo   takes place over the period 3-25 August. Each year the Military Tattoo receives artists from more than 48 countries, and around 30% of the 220,000 people who attend are foreigners. Why "Tattoo"? A Tattoo is a military musical performance or a general exhibition of armed forces. The term comes from the seventeenth century, from the Dutch phrase "Doe den tap toe" (closes the taps), whose alteration resulted in "tap-too" and " taptoo ". These shows became common over the years, and the first official performance was in 1949. In 2010 he acquired real status after being recognized by His Majesty the Queen in the framework of its six decades of existence.

In UK Mother’s Day  is the fourth Sunday of Lent so it is the second of March or  early April. In the United States and other countries, Mother's Day is observed on the second Sunday in May. It is recognized as a holiday to honor mothers and it is typically observed by presenting cards, flowers, and gifts to the mothers and influential women in our lives. Celebrations honoring mothers date back to the ancient Greeks and Romans who held festivals in honor of the mother goddesses. Forms of Mother's Day are celebrated all over the world. The American Mother's Day holiday can be traced back to Anna Jarvis. Ms. Jarvis began her campaign to recognize the sacrifices of mothers for their families following her own mother's death in 1905. Jarvis wrote letters to newspapers and politicians, urging them to recognize Mother's Day as a national holiday. She saw her dream realized in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson officially established the second Sunday in...

EASTER IN THE UK In the UK Easter is one of the major Christian festivals of the year. It is full of customs, folklore and traditional food. However, Easter in Britain has its beginnings long before the arrival of Christianity. Many theologians believe Easter itself is named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn and spring - Eostre. Easter can occur on any Sunday between March 22 and April 25 as it is observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Not only is Easter the end of the winter it is also the end of Lent, traditionally a time of fasting in the Christian calendar. It is therefore often a time of fun and celebration. The Friday before Easter Sunday and the Monday after are a bank holiday in the UK. Over Easter schools in the UK close for two weeks so children can digest all the chocolate. GOOD FRIDAY On the Friday before Eas...