UK FESTIVALS

JANUARY

The New Year is one of the first major events in England and is celebrated with a fireworks display.

It could be considered one of the great parties in London, everyone gatheres at Big Ben, in the Palace of Westminster to celebrate the new year

At midnight, at 12 people hug each other and sing in Auld Long Syne choir.

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FEBRUARY

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The Jorvik Viking Festival is one of the most important Viking-themed festivals in Europe, and attracts thousands of people from all over the world.

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In this festival there are competitions for the best beard and the strongest Viking.

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If you are interested in medieval history, you can enjoy battle re-enactments, guided tours and historical artifacts.

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March

When March 17 arrives, London is dyed green because it is Saint Patrick's Day, one of the most celebrated festivities in the city.

Saint Patrick's Day in Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is part of a festival that lasts five days and is attended by thousands of people.

To celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, the city hosts a great festival with live music, food, activities, a great parade and, as a good Irish party, lots of beer.

APRIL

April 1 is the Day of the Innocent Saints

On this date people take the opportunity to play jokes. Even big companies and television networks make jokes.

If you are living in England we recommend that on April 1st you keep your eyes open.

It is very possible that you will object of various pranks, that they change your salt for sugar, that they alter the time on your clock or pranks in bad taste.

A common practice was to hang a fish-shaped piece of paper on someone's back.

MAY

Jack in the Green is a very old traditional costume of pagan origin from English culture, which the beginning of spring is celebrated. Although it can be seen in different parts of the south-east of England, it is especially relevant in Hastings.