Holidays and festivals in Britain Part one who doesn't like holidays?0:02
Holidays usually mean not going to school or to work.0:09
They also mean nice food, gifts and a lot of fun.0:14
British people like them too.0:18
New year begins on the 1st of January.0:21
It's a time for celebrating and for making a new start.0:24
People wish their families and friends Happy New Year and send special greeting cards.0:28
On New Year's Eve, many people go to parties with their families, neighbors and friends.0:35
They go to bed after midnight to see the New year in.0:41
At 12 o' clock in London, people go to Trafalgar Square to celebrate.0:45
From there, they can hear Big Ben, the large clock on the Houses of Parliament.0:51
When Big Ben strikes, they all hug and kiss their friends and shout Happy New Year.0:56
January 1st is a holiday in Britain and the United States.1:03
For older people, it's a day to spend at home in front of the television.1:07
But young people go out and meet their friends at parties in different clubs.1:11
On St Valentine's Day, people send special greeting cards, valentines to those who they love.1:16
It's a tradition not to give the name of the sender.1:23
Some people buy presents for those they love or give them red roses, a symbol of love.1:27
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