1. Major festivals: New Year's Day, New Year's Day, 65438+ 10/. 65438+1 October1is also a public holiday. On New Year's Eve, people usually stay up late to welcome the New Year. In Scotland, New Year's Eve is regarded as New Year's Eve, even though it is more festive than Christmas. Saint Valentine's Day Saint Valentine's Day (Valentine's Day) February 14 April Fool's Day or April Fool's Day 1 Good Friday (Friday before Easter) Easter (the first Sunday after the full moon of the vernal equinox, April) There is no fixed date for Easter. The public holiday after Easter lasts from Friday to Monday. At this time, there are special religious activities and children will receive chocolate eggs. On Easter day, there is an Easter parade in the town. On the Thursday before Easter, the Queen visits different cathedrals every year and gives some money to local residents as symbolic gifts, which is called "Foot Relief". Easter Monday Holiday Thursday Jesus ascensiontide (Thursday 40 days after Easter) May Day or Labor Day Spring bank holidays Spring Break (last Monday in May in the UK) Mother's Day (second Sunday in May) Memorial Day Memorial Day (May 26th in the US) Independence Day (July 4th) Summer bank holidays (UK, The last Monday in August) Columbus Day Columbus Day (65438+ 10/2) Halloween (65438+10.31) Halloween Christmas Day (654338+0)Erans Festival, the armistice anniversary of World War I and World War II. Thanksgiving Day (the second Monday in the United States 1 1), Christmas Eve (65438+February 24th), Christmas Eve. Christmas is the most important family holiday in Britain. 65438+February 25th and 26th are national holidays. On Christmas Day, families get together and have a traditional Christmas lunch or dinner. People want to exchange gifts. If you are with an Englishman today, they want you to join them. If there is no public transportation on Christmas Day, the traffic will be restricted on Boxing Day, 65438+February 26th. Because it is a religious festival, the church has special activities, and everyone will go to the church anyway. Boxing Day: Gifts opened with invoices can be returned within 28 days, with the most discount. Boxing Day (the day after Christmas, and in case of Sunday, it will be postponed by one day). 2. Other festivals and activities: Boone Night in 65438+ 10 is the day when Scotland holds a dinner in memory of the most famous poet in Scotland. In February, China, London and other big cities with large Chinese communities will celebrate the China New Year. The country's main horse racing event "March Gold Cup" was held in mid-March. In April, the National Jockey Club was held in Antri. A Cambridge/Oxford boat race was held on the Thames in London, which was a boat race between Oxford and Cambridge University. The London Marathon will be held at the end of the month. On May Day, people in rural areas dance around the Mayday style to celebrate this festival. The FA Cup final was held at Wilbury Stadium in London in the first half of the year. The cultural festival was held in Wye, on the Welsh border. The Charles Flower Show lasts more than 4 days and is held at the end of the month. The drama festival was held in Bonn, Germany, near Lewis, Sussex. In June, a national flag tribute ceremony was held in Buckingham Palace. There are two big jockey clubs in June. The first week of Darby Jockey Club, the last week of Escort Jockey Club, and Wimbledon Tennis Open started in the last week of this month. It was held on the Thames in Oxfordshire in early July. The completely unified golf open held in mid-July has different schedules every year. The Royal Tennis Tournament will be held at the Si Er Tennis Court at the end of the month. Henry Wood's concert will be held in Albert Hall at the end of the month. Rowing and rowing competitions are held on Waite Island during Cowboy Week in August and early January. The Edinburgh Military Show, Edinburgh Art Festival and Edinburgh Art Festival held at the beginning of the month were held almost simultaneously. Notting Hill Carnival is held in west London and organized by the Caribbean community in London. In September, the Blackpool Light Festival opened at the beginning of the month, and lights from all over the world stretched for five miles. Southampton International Yacht Show will be held at the end of the month. Sava Jazz Festival and Wigan Jazz Dance Festival were held in London and Sava. 10 Hudson's Ford Modern Music Festival opens at the end of the month. 165438+ 10 The London-Brighton Classic Car Rally will be held in the middle, and the parade and performance of Your Excellency the Mayor will be held. British customs The full name of Britain is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Britain is an archipelago country in western Europe, with an area of 254,000 square kilometers and a population of 56.5 million, of which 83% are English. The main religions are Protestantism and Roman Catholicism. London, the capital, is called the foggy capital of the world. Sometimes the fog will last for several days. I can't hear anything except a few steps. At present, the British government implements a constitutional monarchy and a cabinet system of responsibility. Congress is divided into two houses. Members of the House of Commons are elected by the people for a term of five years. The upper house consists of hereditary or feudal nobles, priests or social elites. In addition, the cabinet holds political power, and its members are nominated by the Prime Minister and appointed with the consent of the King. In addition, the Prime Minister is the majority leader of the House of Commons and has the right to dissolve and re-elect the House of Commons. When there are no children, the throne is inherited by the eldest daughter. The current king is Elizabeth II. Britain is called the workshop of the world. Britain is the earliest industrialized country in the world. By 1850, British industrial production accounts for 39% of the world's total output, and the trade volume accounts for 2 1% of the world's trade volume, ranking 1 in the world. The total output of coal and steel accounts for more than half of the world total output. At present, Britain is the fourth largest trading country in the world, a country that relies on foreign trade to develop its own economy, and one of the largest importers of industrial raw materials and food in the world. British national identity is closely related to its cultural background. The British economy developed earlier, and in the eyes of most foreigners, the British people pretended to be lofty and inaccessible. However, in fact, this is not entirely the case. They are good at understanding each other and others. No matter what you do, you always try not to leave a bad impression. Gentleman demeanor can be seen everywhere. They know how to create a harmonious environment so that everyone can live in harmony and happiness. A strong sense of occupation is another major feature of the British. If you choose a career, you must constantly improve your business. In business communication, they attach importance to friendship, do not deliberately pursue material things and do not pay attention to each other. This is a common style. For business negotiations, they are often not fully prepared and do not pay attention to details, which seems a bit sloppy. But British businessmen are kind, friendly and easy to get along with. So the problems encountered are also easy to solve. They are sociable, resourceful, flexible and quick to respond to constructive suggestions. In Britain, appearance is everything. When dealing with English people, you should try to avoid showing your feelings. Be sure to thank you for your hospitality and write to express your gratitude afterwards, which will attract more attention. Giving small gifts can enhance friendship. When doing business in Britain, you must keep your word and go all out to fulfill your promise. British customs are rich and colorful. When we first meet, we usually hold hands as gifts, unlike Eastern Europeans who often hug each other. It is considered impolite to slap a guest casually, even after business. British people have some taboos to pay attention to, such as never walking under a ladder, never holding an umbrella in the house, never putting shoes on the table and decorating them with portraits. British people pay attention to clothes, and clothes should change from time to time. They tend to judge people by their appearance, so they should pay special attention to their appearance and attitude. British people pay attention to clothes, and they should be well dressed as soon as they leave home. Although the British have lost their former glory, they are particularly conceited. People in the upper and middle classes have developed a traditional gentlemanly demeanor because they live a comfortable life. But they are old-fashioned, generally keen on conformism, reserved and solemn. Ordinary families love old furniture, old furnishings, old clocks and watches handed down from the previous generation and show them off. There are many century-old shops in London, the capital. The more famous the shops, the more completely they retain their original style or layout. Although the car engine has been replaced with a new model, the model should be kept the same as before. There are two post offices in London, which are open day and night 365 days a year and never rest. It is said that they are preserved according to the ancient English tradition. English people are withdrawn, rigid in life, conscientious in work, not interested in foreign affairs, often reticent, cautious about new things, and have a unique calm humor. They are reserved and indifferent, and their feelings are not revealed. Even if there are sad things, they often don't show up. They seldom lose their temper and are patient. They don't want to argue with others unnecessarily. The British are very patient. Under no circumstances will they show anxiety. English people are very polite and speak politely. Thank you. Please don't leave your mouth. Speak politely to English people, whether they are waiters or drivers. Ask them to be polite when they do things, and don't make people feel condescending, or you may get the cold shoulder. The British respect women more. In Britain, the social atmosphere of giving priority to women is very strong. If you go, let the lady go first. Take the elevator to promote women. When taking buses and trams, let the ladies get on first. Pour wine for the hostess or hostess first. Walking in the street, men should go outside to avoid danger and protect women from harm. Husbands usually participate in various social activities with their wives, and they are always used to introducing their wives to distinguished guests first. According to British business etiquette, it is advisable to wear a three-piece suit and a traditional conservative tie at any time, but don't wear a striped tie, because the British will associate it with the old army or the old school uniform tie. The British have a strong sense of time. When they meet or discuss business, they must make an appointment in advance. Punctuality is very important. It's best to arrive a few minutes early. The way they get along is punctuality and keeping their promises. Famous British people still follow traditional habits and should avoid using the word English to represent Britain. If you meet two businessmen, one is Scottish or Welsh, and you say he is English, then he will correct you and say he is Scottish or Welsh, so it is better to use the word English. When talking about business, we should be cautious. Shake hands when meeting for the first time or on special occasions, or when expressing approval and congratulations. In Britain, it is not popular to invite each other to breakfast to discuss business. Generally speaking, their lunch is relatively simple, and they pay more attention to dinner, which is regarded as dinner. Therefore, major banquets are held at dinner. It's best to bring some low-value gifts when visiting an Englishman's home, because spending less will not be suspected of bribery. Gifts generally include: high-grade chocolate, famous wine, flowers, especially folk handicrafts with national characteristics in China, which they particularly appreciate. Not interested in souvenirs marked by the guest company. In Britain, clothes, soap and other items involve too much personal life, so people generally don't need to give them away. Chrysanthemums are only used for Halloween or funerals in any European country, and are generally not suitable for giving away. White lilies symbolize death in Britain and should not be given away. Other flowers can be given away. Potted plants are usually delivered after the banquet. If you are invited to someone else's house, you need to pay attention. If it is a social occasion, not a business, it is impolite to arrive early. The hostess should prepare it for you. If you go early, she will be embarrassed if she is not ready. It is better to arrive late 10 minutes. The habits of the British and our country are very different in accepting gifts. They often open gifts in front of guests, and the host will give warm praise and thanks regardless of the value or use of the gifts. Scotch whisky is a popular gift, but strong whisky is not. British businessmen generally don't like being invited to banquets at home. Most parties are held in hotels and restaurants. In a sense, English banquets are mainly frugal. They hate wasteful people. For example, if you want to make tea for a treat, if there are three guests, you must only boil three servings of water. England is very particular about drinking tea. People from all walks of life like to drink tea, especially women are addicted to tea. British people also have the habit of drinking afternoon tea, that is, at 3-4 o'clock in the afternoon, they put down their work, drink a cup of black tea, sometimes have a snack and rest for a quarter of an hour, which is called a tea break. The host often invites you to have afternoon tea with him. In this case, you don't have to refuse him. Smoking is generally not allowed at formal banquets. It is considered impolite to smoke while eating. In Britain, inviting the other person to lunch, dinner, drinking in a bar or watching a play or ballet is regarded as giving a gift. For the drinks provided by the host, it is advisable for the guests to drink no more than 3 cups. If they feel that they are full, they can quickly turn the empty cup over to the host to show that they are full and thank them. The business hours of pubs are usually 1 1 to 3 pm and 5: 30 pm to 3 pm 1 1. There are usually many people who are thirsty for wine in pubs. During the rush hour, later guests bought snacks and stood and drank without seats. British businessmen responded positively to constructive suggestions. Dress well and talk about style. When attending a banquet or party, you are used to wearing a black dress. Your clothes and pants must be very hot. When traveling to Britain, we should pay attention to some taboos: avoid talking about personal affairs, family affairs, weddings and funerals, age, occupation, income and religion. For religious reasons, they are very jealous of the number 13 and think it is an unlucky number. Try to avoid the number 13 in your daily life. 13 is not allowed to sit at the same table when eating. If 13 is Friday, it is considered unlucky. You can't put your hand out and show two with your fingers. This V-shaped gesture is a hostile act of contempt for others. Walking in the street, pay attention to traffic safety, and all vehicles drive on the left. February-June and mid-September to 165438+ 10 are most suitable for business activities. It is best not to go around Christmas and Easter for two weeks. There is a bank spring break (Pentecost) festival in Britain, which is in June (the first weekend); Bank Summer Festival, August (last weekend). Drinking water is safe. Free medical care in Britain is no exception, even if foreigners who come to Britain temporarily have acute diseases.