Holidays and celebrations in the UK

New Year's Day�

The night before New Year's Day, many British citizens watch as the clock tower's minute hand finally reaches midnight. At this time, Big Ben rings in the new year.

Many people celebrate either by having parties at home or by going out to pubs and partying with friends. Some people also make new year's resolutions, as is customary in the United States and many other countries around the world.

Valentine's Day�

• In the UK, couples often celebrate Valentine's Day by giving gifts to one another and writing verses of love to be published in newspapers or magazines. Many couples also spend the evening celebrating with a special meal. Occasionally, children send valentines to one another to celebrate friendship.

Purim�

• Purim is a Jewish holiday that is celebrated on the 14th day of Adar (a month of the Jewish calendar). This occasion commemorates the day that Queen Esther saved the Jews from the decree of death in Babylon, and many celebrate by gathering together to read the queen's story

St. David's Day�

• St. David's Day falls on the anniversary of the death of Dewi Sant, who spread Christianity throughout Wales. Many commemorate the occasion by attending church services held in his honor.

• While most of the UK doesn't celebrate St. Patrick's Day (though there is a parade and festival in London), it is a very important religious holiday in Northern Ireland that commemorates the life and death of Saint Patrick, a celebrated missionary and the patron saint of Ireland.

Easter�

• Many people go to church on Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Modern celebrations also often include decorating eggs and holding Easter egg hunts, during which eggs are hidden for children (and playful adults) to find.

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