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New Year in Britain
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Britain has its own way to welcome the New Year, with different countries and cities celebrating it in a unique way but the spirit to celebrate the New Year is the same all over Britain.
New Year in Britain are often marked with parties be it at home or with friends in a club or pub. With festivities at their best till the clock strikes 12 at midnight, New Year in Britain is a time to drink, eat and dance.
When talking about the New Year in Britain, one can't forget telling about the traditional custom of "First Footers" on the New Year's Day. It's believed that the first person over the threshold on the New Year's Day, i.e., on January 1st will dictate the luck brought to the particular house in the New Year. This tradition is mainly followed in Scotland and Northern Ireland with the first footers bringing in a piece of coal, bread and whisky while crossing the threshold. |
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| New Year in Britain, take for instance the London's New Year's Day Parade, Scotland's New Year also known, as Hogmanay are famous all over the world. |
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So, next time you plan to go on Tours to Britain, make it a point to go when the New Year is approaching and be a part to the New Year in Britain.
Visit the links below to know about New Year in different cities of Britain: |
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| Wishing you a very happy and prosperous New Year, Travour offers you New Year Tours around the world along with online information on New Year in Britain. |
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