May Day

May Queen, Maypole, May baskets and Morris dancing -they are all British traditions observed on 1st May.Got interested? Read further here

Watch a video about traditional Morris dances

Valentine Day traditions

Valentine's Day Hearts
Red heart pierced by the Cupid's arrow is a traditional symbol of Valentine's Day. Heart symbolizes love and giving someone a heart means to hand over one's existence to someone. A heart pierced by a Cupid's arrow means that when someone presents a heart, the person takes the risk of being rejected and feeling hurt. Piercing arrow therefore symbolizes death and vulnerability of love. Some people also believe that the heart and arrow symbolizes the uniting of male and a female.

Today, one finds great use of red heart symbol especially heart shaped red balloons in Valentine's Day decoration. Stuffed red heart decorated with a lace is a popular Valentine's Day Gift.
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Valentine's Day Celebrations in Schools
In the United States and Canada there is a tradition to organize Valentine's Day classroom parties in schools. In such parties children exchange chocolates and Valentine's Day cards with their friends. British children sing special Valentine's Day song and receive candies and chocolates as reward. Senior school children usually organize Valentine's Day dance parties and have fun with friends.

Labor Day

This holiday is observed on the first Monday of September. Some cities have parades and community picnics.
Many politicians "kick off' their political campaigns by holding rallies on the holiday.
Most Americans consider Labor Day the end of the summer, and the beaches and other popular resort areas are packed with people enjoying one last three-day weekend/the longest weekend of the year.

Quiz 10

1. Which annual event claims to be the UK largest free outdoor festival?
2. Which British town does this coat of arms belong to?
Tip-follow the link: Project "British towns" in this blog. (The first correct answer will get a special prize from Lynx! -write the answer in the comments)

Valentine Day is a day to celebrate love! Here are a lot of reasons why someone might love his/her girlfriend/boyfriend/wife/husband: Read them

Your Turn:It is time to write valentines to your special someone!

Read this list of reasons, and then write your own ideas. Try to make it as personal as possible. Include some special memories that the two of you have together. When you're finished, email your list to your sweetheart, or if you want to be more romantic, write it in a very nice Valentine's Day card and mail it!