‘Culture & Lifestyle’ Archives
Pancake Day – Shove Tuesday In Britain
In English its proper name is Shove Tuesday, the French call it Mardi Gras, Spanish and Portuguese speakers call it Carnaval, the Germans call it Fasching, but kids in Britain and Ireland call it Pancake Day. Why Pancake Day? The day after Shrove Tuesday is Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent, a time when Christians should avoid eating [...]
Christmas In Britain Part 2: Christmas Day
Christmas in Britain is a little different from most of Europe. Unlike most people in continental Europe the British have their big Christmas celebration on Christmas Day not Christmas Eve. However, if you have young children you must do some special preparation on Christmas Eve. The preparation is for Santa Claus. Each child needs to have a [...]
Christmas In Britain: Part 1 Advent
I love Christmas in Britain. Yes, it is getting more and more commercial every year, but people are still kinder, happier and more generous than at any other time of year. The Christmas spirit is alive and well. So today I would like to share with you how my family celebrates Christmas and the lead up Christmas. Let’s start with advent today and [...]
The Gunpowder Plot
November 5th is Guy Fawkes Night - The night of the Gunpowder Plot Remember, remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. I know of no reason, Why the gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot Every November 5th in gardens, parks and village greens all across Britain you will see, hear and smell the celebration of Guy [...]
Jazz – America’s Art Form
Jazz originated in America, and has been described as the only art form unique to the United States. Although most of us know jazz music when we hear it, it can be difficult to define, as there have been many different styles of jazz during the past century. In this article we will briefly look at the history of jazz, the styles and some of the [...]
The Ancient Art of Yoga
The ancient art of yoga has been studied and practiced or thousands of years. Though the true beginnings and founding of Yoga have been argued, Yoga wisdom was believed to have begun its teachings in India some 5000 years ago, and has introduced countless millions of individuals to the life enhancing benefits of yoga. The science of yoga perfectly [...]
The British Pub
The pub is a very important place for British people. More than three quarters of the adult population goes to the pub from time to time, and over a third goes to a pub at least once a week. It is a special place with its own rules of behaviour. Some of these can be a bit surprising or confusing for a visitor. There are no waiters in [...]
