Holidays in Great Britain

The most well-known custom of this holiday is the maypole.

On this day Christians remember the death of Jesus on a cross.

For most British families, this is the most important festival of the year

It is celebrated on the last Monday in May.

It occurs after Easter Sunday, which commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection.

British people celebrate it more modestly than Christmas

It is on the last Monday of August.

A particularly iconic part of the celebrations is Morris dancing

It is also traditional to eat fish instead of meat for the main meal of the day.

In the afternoon people may watch the Queen on the television

In some places, there are egg rolling competitions