Traditions in the UK

Cultures are mostly tend to have something special that show that it is unique, many people when thinking of the United Kingdom they think of numerouse that express Britain. One of the most important thing known about UK is the British tea. In this blog I will talk about this intresting habit that can be considered a tradtion in the UK.

For the hard workers , drinking tea in the afternoon time, is the one called high tea. Acording to Afternoontea.co.uk (2012) ' Tea consumption increased dramatically during the early nineteenth century and it is around this time that Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford is said to have complained of "having that sinking feeling" during the late afternoon'  cosequently, it is as important as the main meal of the day,  this high tea was mostly in the ladies environments and  the dinner enjoyed in houses at seven or eight in the evening. It also can be taken with the meats, bread and cakes. Therefore,  ' The serving of afternoon tea usually takes place in hotels, cafes and tea shops from about 3pm until 5pm, starting with savoury fingers, followed by scones and jam and a selection of cakes.' (Katie Fitzpatrick 2012) , so it it not only maintained at homes. Moreover, it kind of culture and historical habit in the UK 

Bibliography

Afternoontea.co.uk,(2012) ' history of Afternoon tea' Available at: http://www.afternoontea.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=131&Itemid=18#.UTOn-CwgGK1 (Accessed: 3March 2013).

Fitzpatrick, K. (2012)' Celebrating the tradition of afternoon tea' Available at: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/find-things-to-do/celebrating-the-tradition-of-afternoon-tea-693998 (Accessed: 3 March 2013).