I am going to tell you about English customs and traditions.

First of all it concerns United Kingdom political system. In Great

Britain there is no written constitution, only customs, traditions

and precedents. After the English Revolution of Great Britain

is a constitutional monarchy headed by King (now Qeen, Elixabeth

the second). Traditionally the qeen acts only on the advice of her

Ministers. She reigns but she does not rule.

Englishmen have traditions not only in political, but in

social life. For example, London, the capital of England, is

traditionally devided into three parts: the West End, the East end,

and the City. The City is a histrorical, financial and business

centre of London. The East End is the district inhabied by the

workers, and the West End is a fashionable shopping and

entertaining centre. English people like to spend their free time in

numerous pubs where they can have a glass of beer and talk about

different things with their friends.

The English are traditional about their meals. They eat eggs

and bacon with toasts for breakfast, pudding or apple pie for

dessert. Every English family has five o'clock tea. A typical

feature of an english house is a fireplace, even when there is

central heating in the house.

English people like domestic animals. Every family has a pet:

a dog, a cat or a bird.

Politeness is a characteristic feature of Englishmen. They

often say "Thank you", "Sorry", "Beg your pardon". Russian people,

I think, have to learn this good custom.

Englishmen have many traditional holidays, such as Christmas,

St.Valentine's Day, Mother's day, Easter and others.