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The jubilee celebrates Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th year as the monarch of the U.K.. A 70th anniversary is known as a platinum anniversary....

The Brit’s love to accompany summer activities with an alcoholic beverage, but what drinks are most popular? 1. Gin and tonic The G and T...

Festivals are one of the most popular summer activities in the U.K.. The majority are based around music, but there are also food, art,...

The summer and winter solstice occur when the earth reaches it's maximum tilt on it's axis, and create both the longest and shortest day...

Summer in the U.K. is a great time full of barbecues and festivals. This blog will take a look at what people in the U.K. do during summer.

One of the hardest parts of understanding native English speakers is the variety of accents that you will hear, depending on the country...

People in the U.K. love animals, and most households have a pet, but which is the most popular? Here is our countdown to Britain's...

Comic Relief is a charity that raises money for projects in the U.K. and internationally. Every March, the charity holds a special day...

Easter is known as a Christian celebration, but actually, similar celebrations have been found in many old religions in the U.K., such as...

Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday is celebrated on the third Sunday of March in the U.K., which differs from other countries like America....

Chinese New Year is not a big celebration throughout the U.K., but it is growing in popularity and is popular in areas with a large...

Spring in the U.K. officially starts on March 20th. It is the time of year where everything starts springing into life. The weather...

If you have heard myths about giants, or seen them in any movies, you might believe that all giants eat humans. Well, in some stories...

When many think of “British culture” something that often comes to mind would be pubs. Pub culture is a major part of British life and...

St Valentine‘s day started as remembrance of the patron saint, St Valentine, from the 3rd century. However, from the Middle Ages, the day...

Pancake Day stems from the Christian calendar and Shrove Tuesday, but is now celebrated by many people across the U.K. Shrove Tuesday is...

Christmas may not be until late December, but preparations start much earlier! From September onwards, shops stock festive items, such as...

Some people love board games, others loathe them, but it is safe to say that they can bring hours of entertainment and even assist with...

Throughout the commonwealth countries, people mark the 11th of November as the anniversary of the First World War ending. In the U.K.,...

In the UK, even today, people have a lot of interest in magical beings like pixies, faeries, and brownies. The collective phrase for...