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What are their traditions?
Great Britain
Some English customs and traditions are famous all over the world. Tea and talking about the weather, for example. England is a land rich with traditions ranging from wassailing to special holiday events and superstitions.
In Great Britain there is no written constitution, only customs, traditions and precedents. Traditionally the Queen reigns but does not rule. English people have traditions not only in political, but in social life. They like to spend their free time in pubs where they can have a glass of beer and talk about different things with their friends.
A typical feature of an English house is a fireplace, even when there is a central heating in the house. Many families have pets – a dog, a cat or a bird. Politeness is a characteristic feature of English people. They often say “Thank you”, “Sorry”, “Beg your pardon”.
Australia
Many Australians come together on St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate Irish culture and remember St. Patrick. Some organizations hold St. Patrick’s Day breakfasts and lunches where lucky draw prizes are given and Irish food and drinks are served. On St. Patrick’s Day parades people wear traditional Irish costumes or dresses in green.
Ireland
Many families prepare their homes for Easter Sunday by doing “spring cleaning” to prepare the house for blessing by the local priest which is a religious ceremony that dates back hundreds of years.
Canada
Canadian culture reflects a heavy influence of British, American and Aboriginal culture and traditions. For example, according to Canadian prairie etiquette, if a neighbor brings you a plate of food, you must return the plate dirty; washing it will bring bad luck.
New Zealand
Church weddings are the most traditional marriage celebrations in New Zealand. According to custom, the groom should not see the bride before she joins him at the front of the church on their wedding day. The Maori wedding ceremony is conducted by a tribal elder and the couple is blessed in the Maori language. Wedding rings made of carved bone are also popular amongst those wishing to include the ancient culture in their wedding.

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1. English traditions are all included in political life.
2. A typical feature of English house is a central heating.
3. Traditionally English people like to spend their free time at home.
4. British people are angry and rude.
5. Some companies organize St. Patrick’s Day dinners.
6. On St. Patrick’s Day all people wear pink and red clothes.
7. In Ireland many people decorate houses for Easter Sunday.
8. In Canada if a neighbour brings you a plate of food you must wash it and return back.
9. According to the custom the groom and the bride are going to church together in New Zealand.

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Halloween ​​​​woolsack
gifts​​​​​politeness
turkey​​​​Thanksgiving Day
lanterns​​​​wedding tradition
St. Valentine’s Day ​​Irish

1. To present …… on Christmas is a good tradition.
2. ….. is celebrated on February, 14.
3. ….. is a characteristic feature of English people.
4. ….. is celebrated on October, 31.
5. The people can spend …… with their families as it’s a four-day holiday.
6. As the ….. cooks, make the pumpkin pie.
7. The lord presides over Parliament sitting on a ….. which symbolizes the importance of wool in English history.
8. The family is decorating the house ….. and pumpkins.
9. St. Patrick’s Day is an old ….. holiday.
10. ….. is highly appreciated in New Zealand.

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