Study topic
British festivals and traditions
Customs and festivals show how people across the UK celebrate through the year — a regular source of test questions.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ Bonfire Night (5 November) remembers the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
- ◆ Remembrance Day (11 November) honours those who died in wars; people wear poppies.
- ◆ Christmas (25 December) and Easter are the main Christian festivals.
- ◆ Other celebrations include Diwali, Hanukkah, Eid al-Fitr and Vaisakhi.
- ◆ Hogmanay is the Scottish celebration of New Year.