Many Christmas traditions look similar as they’re practiced around the world but leave it to the Brits to have a few customs all their own. MASTERPIECE fans have seen many a Christmas scene play out ...

Picture this: You're sitting in a cozy British pub, ordering what feels like a timeless classic - a ploughman's lunch. Crusty bread, sharp cheddar, tangy pickle, maybe some ham. It screams "ye olde ...

Every year, without fail, the U.K.’s State Opening of Parliament sparks renewed fascination for its extravagant conventions entangled in royal tradition. The State Opening—which takes place in the ...

While the Christmas card may have seemed like an entirely new invention to Victorian senders and receivers, the first Christmas card’s design was actually influenced by other, older British holiday ...

For anyone who has spent any time in the UK, they'll quickly notice some behaviours and quirks that make British culture unique. For refugees and people seeking asylum, adjusting to this completely ...

Each country has its own traditions. They represent the unique history and culture of that region. There are also some traditions which many countries share in common. Religious traditions are a great ...

Our warm, fuzzy feeling of safety is an illusion. Some of our best-loved British traditions, those rituals we consider to be the thread and fabric of our national identity, are not British at all.