Traditions and Culture Flashcards

Which flower is traditionally associated with Wales and worn on St. David's Day?

Answer: Daffodil

The daffodil (and leek) are the national symbols of Wales, worn on St. David's Day on 1 March.

What is the name of the famous annual horse race held at Epsom Downs in June?

Answer: The Derby

The Derby is a famous flat horse race held at Epsom Downs, Surrey, every June and is one of the UK's most prestigious sporting events.

Which Scottish poet wrote 'Auld Lang Syne', sung at New Year celebrations?

Answer: Robert Burns

Robert Burns wrote 'Auld Lang Syne', which is traditionally sung at midnight on New Year's Eve (Hogmanay) across the UK and worldwide.

What tradition takes place on the fifth of November in the UK?

Answer: Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night (also called Guy Fawkes Night) is celebrated on 5 November with bonfires and fireworks to commemorate the failure of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605.

Which day of the week is traditionally associated with British chip shops serving fish and chips?

Answer: Friday

Friday is the traditional day for eating fish and chips in Britain, a custom linked historically to the Christian practice of eating fish on Fridays.

The Notting Hill Carnival, held in London each August, celebrates the culture of which community?

Answer: African-Caribbean

The Notting Hill Carnival celebrates African-Caribbean culture and is one of the world's largest street festivals, held in late August.

What is 'Hogmanay'?

Answer: A Scottish New Year celebration

Hogmanay is the Scottish word for New Year's Eve and is celebrated with great festivities, often considered more important than Christmas in Scotland.