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British Customs, Culture and Traditions in March
Date |
Event |
Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Mar | St David's Day |
The patron saint of Wales has his feast day today. Try my Culture Quiz. |
| 1st Mar | World Compliment Day |
A day to show your appreciation to the people around you. |
| 2nd - 8th Mar | British Pie Week |
Us Brits love our pies. From steak and kidney to good old-fashioned apple pie. Nom nom. |
| 5th - 8th Mar | Crufts |
From crusts (see above) to Crufts. |
| 11th Mar | No Smoking | National no smoking day. I think that should include vaping too. |
| 13th Mar | Comic Relief |
Every other year, all over the country, thousands of people do silly things to raise money for charity. It all started in 1985, but this particular charity has now become one of our British institutions, it's also known as Red Nose Day, as everyone is supposed to wear a red nose, we even put red noses on the bumpers of our cars. |
| 15th Mar | The Ides of March |
Today is the Ides of March, made famous by the fact that Julius Caesar was assassinated on this day in 44 BC. |
| 17th Mar | St Patrick's Day |
Back to the 17th this year. St Patrick's Day is an Irish celebration, but it is celebrated all over the world. |
| 15th Mar | Mothering Sunday |
aka Mother's day, not to be confused with the American version of the same name, this is a day to show how much your mother means to you. Take her out for a meal, buy her some flowers / chocolates, or even better - do the housework! |
| 18th Mar | The Budget! |
It's an election year, so we will probably see the Chancellor George Osborne relaxing the purse strings a bit. |
| 20th Mar | First Day of Spring |
At last! The Vernal Equinox is one of the four great seasonal changes every year. The days get longer and warmer and the dark nights get shorter. And hopefully the snow will melt! Of course the first day of spring for us, is the first day of autumn for others. |
| 24th Mar | History - Death of Queen Elizabeth I |
Queen Elizabeth I, ended her 45-year reign when she died on this day in 1603. |
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