![]() ![]() The time when England could be covered with it is a question of a few days, averagely more close to Christmas time. In London you hardly would find the snow. The rivers are virtually doing not freeze, so the inhabitants of England are deprived to skate on it. The temperature is rare under zero and when the thermometer falling eight degrees frost is the apocalyptic disaster of English people. Remembrance Day (the 11th of November) Winter in EnglandĮnglish winter is far from the classic Russian one it is rather European autumn. Harvest Festival (about the 23rd of September) Summarizing the famous feasts, let’s mention: Remembrance Day precedes it and dedicated to the memory of fallen for their country. November is the month of the vividly sparkling feast – the Guy Fawkes Night when the country is saluting and lighting up with fireworks. The next month is renowned with one of the mostly beloved and world-famous celebration of Halloween but nor less amusing is Potato Day which symbolized the day of it harvest in the past. Autumn begins with the Harvest Festival which is unlike the other countries is not a public holiday. The atmosphere itself asks for the holiday. This kind of weather prolong till the beginning of December. It looks like the most viscid and stifling clouds descend till the ground, concealing the world and preventing the sun rays struggle through the dense fog veil. Before November Atlantic monsoon brings thunder clouds when whole England wraps up in grey shawl of mists and the dankest weather is coming. The sun does not heat so strong from September, the temperature is getting low, and it is warm and dry till rainy October. There is the other example of poetic seasonal muse that inspired John Keats even despite the fact that, probably, English autumn is less bright and colourful than in the other countries. St Swithin's Day (the 15th of July) Autumn in England Wimbledon Tennis Championships (the date is variable) Henley Royal Regatta (the date is variable) The Queen’s Birthday Parade (complex celebration) It is possible to specify the remarkable dates again: Father's Day is celebrated in this month too. They know well too how to predict the weather for vacation: St Swithin's Day (the 15 th of July) indicates how will be the meteorological conditions for the next 40 days. Generally, English people prefer to abandon urban life style and tend to go to the coast too, where it is so delightful to enjoy the marine leisure time. If you are fond of tennis to visit Wimbledon Tennis Championships is the splendid opportunity. Henley Royal Regatta or Swan Upping on the river Themes could fascinate the whole family too. If you are one of them do not miss the Queen’s Birthday Parade which is more than impressive event. The weather in summer is more stable.Įxactly this season attracts millions of tourists that are crowding cities and costs of the country. Nevertheless, the hottest month is July when the temperature reaches 28 degree centigrade. In England is colder the numerous monsoons and heavy rains happen in general during the second part of the season. There is a noticeable difference with the continental summer. The reference to the sonnet of the Bard of Avon is not random. May Day (the 1st of May) Summer in England So, the list of feast for this season looks like: The custom of April Fool's Day which is earlier in April is also well known and very popular with English people. Red rouses as a gift, traditional dishes such as roast beef and pudding always support the celebration. George Day, who is the patron of the country, is on 23 April. The Mother’s day is celebrated on the 26 th of March in England. To celebrate the occasion of the other religion feasts are common in England too. The first Monday of May and Easter are holidays. Probably, this is the reason why English people often make up holidays exactly during this season. The world reflected in the little drop of the dew, early morning mist, ravishing flavour are the symbol of spring and the life itself. The heaths in Yorkshire, rhododendrons in London, narcissus and tulips in Leeds and the Northern primrose are the marks of this season as much as the famous spring fragrance. The country is literally is sinking in flowers. Exactly these months are famous with luxuriant flowering due to more than sufficient amount of sun energy. The blossoming renaissance of the nature is proceeding from February till June. People said that the English spring is the mostly beautiful season in the year. ![]()
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