English people enjoy many customs that are native to England. Everyday the English people drink one hundred sixty five million cups of tea. Tea is brewed in a china pot and served warm. With their tea the English people have their custom dish, fish and chips. The fish is deep fried and served with chips. Vinegar is often available to put on the fish. Fish and chips are to England what a hamburger and fries is to the United States.

Bowler hats are part of English attire. While they are traditional wear they are seldom seen today. The English people often spend their pastime playing traditional sports. Soccer is the most popular sport played in England. Cricket is also popular played by all age groups and both genders. These sports are a major part of the pastime in England.

Weddings are enjoyed in England. They are considered to be “fun” and are often public events. None is considered to be more fun then a royal wedding. Holidays are also a cause for celebration in England. English people have colored lights in their windows and trees as well. A popular event during the holidays is called mumming. This is where town people dress up in masks and put on plays. Father Christmas is the English Santa. He wears a long red or green robe and leave presents in empty stocking or pillowcases. The presents are not opened until the afternoon of the next day. The day after Christmas is called Boxing Day in England. Boys go around their neighborhood collecting money in clay boxes. Once the boxes are full they smash them to open. Yorkshire pudding is a must have at Christmas-time for every English household. In addition to this, many households make jelly from scratch. New Years Eve and New Years Day are celebrated with parties. The back door of the house is opened to let out old luck then the door is locked to keep new and better luck in the household.

The English people also celebrate national holidays. March 1st is Saint David’s Day where the saint of Wales is remembered and honored. April 23rd is Saint Georges Day. Saint George was the knight that saved the country from a fire breathing dragon and he is remembered with a red cross. While the English enjoy many different customs and traditions, they are meant to make the people merry and that is what England is all about.