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1、Paper ofMajor English-Speaking Countries: A Survey Title : Religious festivals in BritainName : 吴霞君Student number: 1315010413Religious festivals in BritainAbstract Religion plays an important role in Britain life , especially in British festivals . There will be an introduction both in origin and cu
2、stoms of religious festivals in Britain.Keywords : Festival ,Religion, Custom Introduction The United Kingdom has a multinational and multi-ethnic society where its people have diverse origins in every continent of the world . It is traditionally a Christian state and people have the right to religi
3、ous freedom , which is reflected in both peoples behaviors and traditional customs. However ,this typically focuses on British festivals.1. Christmas1.1Origin ChristmasDay,December25,whichcelebratesthebirthofJesus Christ,thefounderoftheChristianreligion .Christmas is Britains most popular holiday. I
4、ts traditions and early ceremonies were rooted in pagan beliefs and date back hundreds of years. They are still part of contemporary Christmas celebrations.1.2 Christmas CardsThe custom of sending Christmas cards to friends and family originated in Britain. In 1843 John Callcott Horsley designed the
5、 first one for Sir Henry Cole. Thus began a real spread of sending Christmas cards and this practice soon became an established tradition. Favored designs were Christmas feasts, church bells, plum and turkey as well as religious themes. 1.3 Christmas Tree Since 1840 the decorated and illuminated Chr
6、istmas tree has gained popularity in England. Prince Albert brought this rite over from Germany. In 1848 the Illustrated London News published a picture of the Royal Family around one. The English families followed the Royal example and it can truly be called a Victorian innovation. Each year a gian
7、t Christmas tree is set up and decorated near the statue of Lord Nelson in Trafalgar Square. 1.4 Christmas CarolsOn Christmas Eve carols are often sung by groups of singers walking from house to house, and children hang a stocking on the fireplace or at the foot of their bed for Father Christmas to
8、fill. Caroling dates back to the Middle Ages when beggars were seeking for money, food or drink wandering the streets singing holiday songs.1.5 Christmas FoodOn Christmas Day gifts are opened in the morning. Later the family will gather for the traditional Christmas dinner consisting of Brussels spr
9、outs, fried potatoes with roast turkey, roast beef or goose. Sweet mince pie or Christmas pudding is served for dessert. The pudding might contain coins or lucky charms for children. For afternoon tea Christmas cake is offered. It is rich baked fruit cake with marzipan and icing. A party favorite ar
10、e Christmas crackers. There will be one to each plate on the Christmas dinner table. A Christmas cracker is a brightly colored paper tube, twisted on both ends and filled with a party hat, a riddle and a toy.1.6 Other ActivityA traditional feature of Christmas afternoon is the Queens Christmas Messa
11、ge. At three Oclock in the afternoon, the Queen gives her Christmas Message to the nation which is broadcast on radio and television. In 1932 King George brought this custom into being.2. Easter2.1 OriginIn the UK Easter is one of the major Christian festivals of the year. It is full of customs, fol
12、klore and traditional food. However, Easter in Britain has its beginnings long before the arrival of Christianity. Many theologians believe Easter itself is named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn and spring Eostre (The ancient goddess who symbolizes renascence).In Britain Easter occurs at a
13、 different time each year. It is observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. This means that the festival can occur on any Sunday between March 22 and April 25. 2.2 Easter Eggs The first eggs given at Easter were birds eggs. Th
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