Every year, without fail, the U.K.’s State Opening of Parliament sparks renewed fascination for its extravagant conventions entangled in royal tradition. The State Opening—which takes place in the ...

Every year, without fail, the U.K.’s State Opening of Parliament sparks renewed fascination for its extravagant conventions entangled in royal tradition. The State Opening—which takes place in the ...

Picture this: You're sitting in a cozy British pub, ordering what feels like a timeless classic - a ploughman's lunch. Crusty bread, sharp cheddar, tangy pickle, maybe some ham. It screams "ye olde ...

Many Christmas traditions look similar as they’re practiced around the world but leave it to the Brits to have a few customs all their own. MASTERPIECE fans have seen many a Christmas scene play out ...

Many people view the likes of town crying and Morris dancing as dying British traditions, uniquely performed by bearded men of a certain age. If most of us are asked to picture a Morris dancer, an ...

While the Christmas card may have seemed like an entirely new invention to Victorian senders and receivers, the first Christmas card’s design was actually influenced by other, older British holiday ...

For anyone who has spent any time in the UK, they'll quickly notice some behaviours and quirks that make British culture unique. For refugees and people seeking asylum, adjusting to this completely ...

Each country has its own traditions. They represent the unique history and culture of that region. There are also some traditions which many countries share in common. Religious traditions are a great ...

Britain has always been proud of its traditions, from the stiff upper lip to tea at four o’clock. But as the world changes, so does the way we live. Many of the customs that once defined everyday ...

There’s nothing Brits value more than tradition… and there are few things more traditional than sitting down for an afternoon tea experience. Buttery scones, finger sandwiches and an assortment of ...