English Traditions in the United Kingdom
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- Q1Which English tradition involves the baking of fruitcake months in advance and feeding it with alcohol until Christmas?Easter CakeChristmas CakeBirthday CakeSt. Patrick's Cake30s
- Q2What event commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605?Independence DayOktoberfestCinco de MayoGuy Fawkes Night (Bonfire Night)30s
- Q3Which English tradition involves the decoration of houses with holly, ivy, and mistletoe during the Christmas season?Trimming the GardenDecking the HallsPainting the FenceSweeping the Driveway30s
- Q4Which English tradition involves the serving of a boiled pudding with brandy butter during the Christmas season?Fourth of July PuddingChristmas PuddingEaster PuddingHalloween Pudding30s
- Q5What traditional event in England involves teams of participants racing down a steep hill after a round of cheese?Cheese Rolling at Cooper's HillPancake Day RaceSprint Cup at SilverstoneTea Time Obstacle Course30s
- Q6Which English festival is celebrated with parades, music, dance, and traditional Morris dancing?HalloweenMay DayLabor DayValentine's Day30s
- Q7What English tradition involves the lighting of a series of beacons across the country to celebrate significant events?Firework DisplayLantern FestivalCandle MakingBeacon Lighting30s
- Q8Which English tradition involves the consumption of pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day?Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday)French Toast FridayOmelette SundayWaffle Wednesday30s
- Q9Which English tradition involves the display of elaborate light decorations and figures in houses and gardens during the Christmas season?Christmas LightsAutumn Harvest LanternsEaster LanternsSummer Solstice Candles30s
- Q10What English tradition involves the wearing of paper crowns and pulling apart a cracker containing small toys and jokes during Christmas dinner?Easter Egg HuntChristmas CrackerNew Year's PopperBirthday Pinata30s
- Q11In the UK, what is the traditional meal typically eaten on Christmas Day?SushiRoast TurkeyTacosSpaghetti Bolognese30s
- Q12What English tradition involves a race between rowing boats on the Thames River?The London MarathonThe Oxford and Cambridge Boat RaceThe Tour de FranceThe America's Cup30s
- Q13What is the traditional British dish made from minced meat and topped with mashed potatoes?Beef WellingtonBangers and MashFish and ChipsShepherd's Pie30s
- Q14What traditional event involves a competition to catch a slippery and wriggling fish in a greased pole?The Greasy PoleThe Pancake RaceThe Cheese RollingThe Highland Games30s
- Q15What is the traditional British dish made from sausages served with mashed potatoes and gravy?Bangers and MashShepherd's PieFish and ChipsBeef Wellington30s