HolidaysandFestivalsinUK英国的节日和假期.ppt

Holidays and Festivals in UK,British Bank Holidays 2011 - Public Holidays UK,What are bank holidays?,Bank holidays are public holidays in the United Kingdom, when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day.,New Years Day,More than 10,000 dancers, acrobats, cheerleaders, musicians and performers assemble in the heart of the city for a “celebration of nations.”,Starting as Big Ben strikes 12 Noon, the Parade takes the following route: Parliament Square, Whitehall, Trafalgar Square, Pall Mall（伦敦的一条街名，以俱乐部多而闻名）, Regent Street摄政街，以高级服装而著名）, Piccadilly Circus（戏院和娱乐中心） and then up to the junction of Berkeley Street on Piccadilly.,St. Patricks Day (17 March ),Good Friday,Easter Monday,May Day or Early May Bank Holiday,Spring Bank Holiday,Battle of the Boyne - Orangemens Day,12 July 201012 July 201112 July 2012,Summer Bank Holiday First Monday in August 2 Aug 20101 Aug 20116 Aug 2012,Summer Bank Holiday Last Monday in AugustYesNoYes30 Aug 201029 Aug 201127 Aug2012,St Andrews Day NoYesNo30 Nov 201030 Nov 201130 Nov 2012,Christmas Day Bank Holiday YesYesYes27 Dec 2010 26 Dec 2011 25 Dec 2012,Boxing Day, St. Stephens Day 28 Dec 2010 27 Dec 2011 26 Dec 2012,What are Bank Holidays? British bank holidays are public holidays and have been recognised since 1871. Why are they called Bank holidays? The name Bank Holiday comes from the time when banks were shut and so no trading could take place.,Bank holidays Today There is currently a total of 8 permanent bank and public holidays in England, Wales and Scotland and 10 in Northern Ireland. These include Christmas Day and Good Friday, which in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are common law holidays (they are not specified by law as bank holidays but have become customary holidays because of common observance).,Holidays and Notable Special Days in Great Britain,January 1st New Years Day 5th Twefth Night February 1st Candlemas Day 圣烛节 14th Valentines Day 情人节,March 1st St Davids Day (Wales National Day) 17th St. Patricks Day (Irelands Special Day),March/April Shrove Tuesday 忏悔星期二 Lent 大斋节 Mothering Sunday 拜望双亲节 Maundy Thursday 圣星期四 Easter April 1st April Fools Day 23rd St Georges Day (Englands National Day) May 1st May Day,June Trooping the Colours Wimbledon Tennis Tournament July Swan Upping August Notting Hill Carnival 诺丁山狂欢节,September Harvest Festival October 31st Halloween,November 5th Bonfire Night 篝火夜晚 11th Remembrance Day 荣军纪念日 30th St Andrews Day (Scotlands National Day),December Advent 基督降临 25th Christmas 26th Boxing Day,How to spend the holidays,Canal Holidays in the UK,Take a UK canal holiday on the canals of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Cruise scenic country and historic townscapes by narrowboat.,Boating Holidays in the UK and Ireland,Hire a cruiser or yacht游艇 for a UK boating holiday on the famous Norfolk Broads,诺福克河浅而宽的地方 the Royal River Thames, or Loch Ness （尼斯湖，苏格兰，水怪）and the Caledonian Canal in Scotland.,England has so much to offer and the best way to see it all is by boat. Visit the Shakespeare town of Statford-upon-Avon, historic Bath, or the River Thames with its royal attractions of Windsor and Hampton Court.,Cottage Holidays in the UK or choose a Country Lodge break,Book a UK cottage holiday in the most scenic parts of the UK with a huge selection available. Perhaps you would prefer a country lodge for a romantic break or a lodge park for a family holiday. We offer online availability on all properties. Enjoy a seaside stay in Devon or Cornwall, maybe a walking break in the Lake District, or try the Yorkshire Coast. UK Hotel Breaks and Travel in the UK,We offer a huge selection of holiday cottages throughout the UK and Ireland. With everything from a cosy romantic cottage in Cornwall to a grand castle in Scotland, theres bound to be something to suit you! You can explore your cottage,UK Hotel Breaks and Travel in the UK,Take a UK Hotel Break to a city or the country. Perhaps a Theatre Break in London, maybe by rail or coach. Maybe you want to build an Event Break around a sporting event or a concert? How about treating the family to a Theme Park Break at one of the leading attractions in the UK? Or pamper your self on a Spa Break.,UK Cruises - sail from UK ports around the UK and Europe,Start your holiday at one of the UK ports, including Southampton, Harwich, Liverpool and Leith,Walking and Cycling Holidays in the UK,Take a guided or self-led hike in the best countryside of the UK and Ireland. Walking holidays on coastal paths, gentle slopes, hills and dales, rugged mountains,Walk the most scenic areas of England on a guided or self-guided