British culture,

traditions,
legends and so
much more
Adora Dudushi, Silvana Krruta, Tesi
Guma, Elis Vika, Glea Muçaj, Enkli
Dina, Hera Koka, Orgesa Seli, Rubin
Kaçi,
 This project contains:
• A brief insight on British culture
• British traditions and ceremonies
• 3 British legends
• Information on British architecture
• Information on food as a cultural
aspect
• Information on British public
transport (double-decked buses)
• A short insight on the royal family
• Traditional British dances
 A short insight on British culture
• British culture is a beautiful and unique mix of four
countries: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The
mix of all these countries’ traditions is what makes the British
culture very rich and diverse and what they like to call “cultural
capital.”
• British culture has it’s roots in the medieval times, hence was
highly affected by the religion of the time, which was
Catholicism. This can be seen in architecture(with famous
churches such as Westminster Abbey and Saint Paul’s
Cathedral)as well as traditions and ceremonies, with catholic
holidays such as Christmas and Easter celebrated each year.
• Despite it’s religious roots, British culture has it’s own
individual characteristics, which make it stand out from the
other European catholic cultures.
Traditions and • Daylight Savings Time
It is a tradition observed by England. Clocks are
ceremonies
Traditions in England have been around for
moved back one hour and takes place one week
ahead of daylight savings time in America.
centuries. British traditions are famous worldwide. • Boxing Day
When one thinks of Britain, you imagine people Boxing Day is the day after Christmas and almost
drinking tea, wearing bowler hats and gorging on like an extension of the main holiday. People
fish and chips. Sports, food and music, are tightly spent time with their families and loved ones, as
knit traditions in Britain. many are tired or off from work. Typical traditions
include watching sports, playing games, hunting,
going for walks and eating Christmas leftovers.
People also love to shop on Boxing Day.
Poppy Day or Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day pays homage to the men and
women who died during World War I and World
War II. It is a commemoration held in November
with people wearing red poppies.
3 British Legends
•Robin Hood
The man who set out to steal from the rich to give to the poor has
become iconic in British folklore, making it no surprise that he’s
become one of the most searched British legends of all tine. You
probably know this heroic character from the various films and
cartoons which feature his story, which dates back to the 13th
century. There have been many versions of his story throughout
time, but he is depicted as a hero in everyone's eyes.

Kelpies
•Kelpies are said to inhabit almost every single Scottish lake in the
land - and some say that Nessie is the most famous of their kind.
They hold shape-shifting powers, but in their everyday form are
said to be similar to a horse. But the legend is rumored to have
been born in order to keep children away from the edge of large
bodies of water - they were told kelpies would drag them in and eat
them!

•King Arthur
The true existence of King Arthur is yet another legend that is yet to
be proved - but there are many stories surrounding his life,
including the Knights of the Round Table, the quest for the Holy
Grail, the Sword in the Stone and Camelot Castle. He is probably
the most legendary icon of medieval Britain and English folklore,
dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries - a brave, noble and kind
knight.
 Architecture
• British architecture was mostly developed in
the Victorian Era, where it consisted of
different architectural styles, including Gothic,
High Victorian Gothic and Queen Anne’s style.
• The British architecture tends to be very
formal and rational, based on strictly rational
designs, featuring pitched roofs, shutters and
so on.
• Along with Big Ben, London Bridge and the
London Eye, Buckingham Palace is
undoubtedly the most well known British
architectural example.
• Also to be mentioned are Britain’s traditional
houses, also known as Victorian homes.
 Food
• Though immigration and globalization have
changed British tastes somewhat over the
years, there are quite a few classic British
dishes (and meals) that remain at the top of
the list.
• As traditional British meals, we can mention
roast dinners, the famous fish and chips plate,
Yorkshire pudding, and the English breakfast
• As for traditional drinks, we can of course
mention the world renowned tea, but also the
beers and other traditional beverages.
 Cabs and double-decked buses
• Double-decked buses • Black cabs
It can be surprising, but the double- Originally called “Hackney
decked buses didn’t actually originate Carriages”, London’s black cabs
in England, but in Paris, France in are just as iconic as the Big Ben or
1828. The first engine-powered
the British tea. They started to be
double-decked bus made it’s debut in
London in 1920. They quickly became used in public transport in 1625,
very popular because single level and today reach 78000 in current
buses simply couldn’t hold enough use. They were also Prince Philip’s
people while the longer accordion favorite vehicle of use.
version didn’t fit in London’s narrow
streets.
 THE ROYAL
FAMILY
• Monarchy is the oldest form of
government in the United Kingdom.
• The British monarchy traces its
origins from the small kingdom of
Anglo-Saxon England and early
medieval Scotland.
• The royal family’s duty is to support
the King in his many State and
national duties, just as they did for
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth for
many years. They also carry out
important work in areas of public and
charitable service.
• As of this moment, the current figure
in charge of the royal family in King
Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Traditional dances
• English folk dance includes a rich
diversity of dance forms that have been
developed over many centuries in
British communities.
• These traditions are alive and thriving
as an evolving part of the of the British
culture.
• One of the most important traditional
dances in Britain is Morris dancing, who
has also his own sub-versions, like
Cotswold Morris, Border Morris and so
on.
• Another important traditional dance is
“Rapper swords”, which, as the name
suggest, is performed using actual
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