{"id":8449,"date":"2015-12-15T15:20:08","date_gmt":"2015-12-15T15:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog?p=8449"},"modified":"2025-07-24T16:27:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T15:27:48","slug":"5-very-british-christmas-traditions-that-might-surprise-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/5-very-british-christmas-traditions-that-might-surprise-you","title":{"rendered":"6 Very British Christmas Traditions That Might Surprise You!"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>It&#8217;s always good to get another perspective, so when our colleague Silvia, who hails from Asturias in Spain, started to notice some particularly British traditions when it comes to Christmas, we asked her to investigate further.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&#8220;Last year was my first ever British Christmas and I couldn&#8217;t help but notice little quirks and differences that you don&#8217;t find anywhere else!\u00a0So I decided to list the six most unique, funny and special things about experiencing a Very British Christmas for the very first time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Jumpers-e1450192622386.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"171\" class=\"wp-image-8494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Jumpers-e1450192622386.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Jumpers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Jumpers-e1450192622386.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Jumpers-e1450192622386-600x147.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Jumpers-e1450192622386-150x37.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Festive Jumpers<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Don\u2019t be shocked if throughout the month of December you find yourself surrounded by people wearing festive jumpers everywhere. Some are\u00a0flashy, some are funny, some have \u00a0bright colours, reindeer, Santa Clauses and other seasonal elements. The jumper tradition has become even bigger since 2012, when the third Friday of December became officially known as \u201cNational Christmas Jumper Day\u201d. Save the Children organised the day to raise money for children worldwide.\u00a0Their motto is \u201chelp make the world better with a sweater\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Festive Transport<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Don\u2019t panic if you don\u2019t see any red London buses or\u00a0if you notice that tube stations are closed. Public transport does not run from early evening on the 24th and the whole day the 25th of December. The sense of quiet that comes over the city is incredible in such a big city. However, if you do need to get around, there&#8217;s always <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/festive-period-christmas\/1-day-hop-on-hop-off-tour-christmas-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the hop-on hop-off bus tour<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Christmas Crackers<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Another fun UK tradition is cracker pulling. During the Christmas Day feast, dinner guests cross arms and pull the festive cardboard tubes at the same time. But, what\u2019s inside? Each one contains a surprise as well as a joke and a paper hat which must be worn at the dinner table.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Pudding-e1450192633459.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"527\" class=\"wp-image-8495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Pudding-e1450192633459.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Pudding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Pudding-e1450192633459.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Pudding-e1450192633459-664x500.jpg 664w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Pudding-e1450192633459-600x452.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Christmas-Pudding-e1450192633459-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Festive Food<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>There are certain foods that you\u2019ll find on Christmas Day in Britain, that you simply won&#8217;t find elsewhere in the world! Take mince pies for example. They\u2019re small, sweet pies filled with spiced fruit and are consumed throughout the month of December. However, on Christmas Day, everyone enjoys Christmas Pudding which dates to medieval times. It\u2019s prepared months, sometimes even a year in advance! The high alcohol content stops it from going bad and also allows it to be set alight at the table!<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Other Christmas traditions for a Christmas dinner include Pigs in Blankets (cocktail sausages wrapped in bacon) and Brussels Sprouts. These are a &#8216;love it or hate it&#8217; type of vegetable.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Boxing Day<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>The British also celebrate \u201cBoxing Day\u201d on the 26th of December &#8211; another bank holiday to mark on your diary when visiting the UK. Also known as St Stephen\u2019s Day, Boxing Day was traditionally when employers distributed money or other goods to their employees, especially during the Victorian times. Nowadays it&#8217;s also an important day, as it marks the beginning of the sales!<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":8492,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Advent-Calendar-e1450192597745.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"515\" class=\"wp-image-8492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Advent-Calendar-e1450192597745.jpg\" alt=\"Advent Calendar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Advent-Calendar-e1450192597745.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Advent-Calendar-e1450192597745-680x500.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Advent-Calendar-e1450192597745-600x441.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Advent-Calendar-e1450192597745-150x110.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Advent Calendars<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Although German in origin, Advent Calendars are very popular in the UK &#8211; they are non-existent in Spain! They make\u00a0the countdown to Christmas more exciting as you open a little door each day and behind it, there lies a treat &#8211; usually chocolate. Although, more modern versions contain anything from Lego to make-up!<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>With all these wonderful things going on, I truly think that London is\u00a0the perfect winter destination. So, come and visit to enjoy a special and Merry Christmas!&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tag us in your festive snaps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/goldentoursuk\/\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">@goldentoursuk<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:separator --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:separator --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:latest-posts \/--><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Images from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/wheatfields\/4314113338\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"external\">Cristian Guthler<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/design_bridge\/6641516763\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"external\">Design Bridge<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/minor9th\/4216712388\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"external\">Simon Pearson<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/littlestuffme\/10599733413\/in\/photolist-h9Epsn-q2pZZG-imNKaV-BKpXhK-8ZVNgZ-aRrBm4-dxMvc3-BF94T7-AKVKsQ-ugKTZ-8Zv7xf-aRg7FM-vfvPt-pweDW5-78TRTJ-tEDNP-dtgSCc-oNMsah-qfxZCZ-aUWFUi-8XuEvY-at7Zec-BigYRd-7j4erN-5F8cpS-usCzp-8Z9MjX-eDVhep-aW1a8x-aUpZcr-8ZC18i-aVoAtK-aXpyzT-qkbrK7-aFvcMV-5GdFcq-5G9oXB-q37tzw-aSoKLk-aRgdo8-aFvcPX-8ZX8TY-92zaR4-eE2pn7-8ZUjvw-5Kq39G-aPekmt-qpeqM5-AQX7s3-v4Bf8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"external\">Tina D<\/a> via Flickr.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The festive season brings with it plenty of fun traditions. 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