Marriage

People are choosing to get married at later ages.

The average age for marriage in 1970 was 24 for MEN and 22 for WOMEN

In 2003, it was 31 for MEN and 29 for WOMEN

Marriage

Why are people waiting to get married? Women’s rights

More women are working Do not need the support of a man

Focus on career Income Many people choose to live together

without getting married

Houses

Detached (a house not joined or connected with another house)

Semi-detached (two houses joined together)

Terrace (many houses joined together)

Flat (apartments)

Housing

Average Cost: £184,924 =2,053,556 RMB

Detached: £285,697 = 3,173,467 RMB

Semi-detached: £170,650 =1,895,547 RMB

Terraced: £143,512 =1,594,717 RMB

Flat: £174,052 =1,934,120 RMB

Food

Popular food Here we see some of the popular foods

in Britain (Fish and Chips on the left and a traditional English breakfast on the right)

More food?

We discussed Britain and “colonialism”; Britain has adopted many other types of food such as Indian, Italian and Chinese.

Clothing

What do British people wear?

Traditional Clothing

On the left you will see traditional clothing. In Scotland, you can see a form of Scottish traditional clothing known as a kilt.

British Fashion•Some students have asked the name of some of the famous British fashion designers. Here are a few:

•Vivienne Westwood•Paul Smith•Stella McCartney

•London fashion week is held twice a year

Music

The Beatles John Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals) Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals) George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals) Ringo Starr (drums, vocals)

We will listen to “Yesterday” “Help!”

Music

Oasis Liam Gallagher (vocals) Paul Arthurs (guitar) Paul McGuigan (bass) Tony McCarroll (drums)

We will listen to: “Wonderwall”

Holidays

Christmas –The birth of Jesus. It is a religious holiday, but it is mostly about spending time with the family. Exchanging gifts is the a common tradition. (December 25th)

New Years and Hogmanay (January 1st)•Hogmanay is an ancient Celtic holiday that was once held during the Winter Solstice. (The Shortest day of the year)

•Now it is held on the New Year’s Eve.

Easter (on the first full moon on or after March 31st) Easter is a holiday the represents the

crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ

Guy Fawkes Day (November 5th)•This holiday is in remembrance of Guy Fawkes, who tried to blow up British Parliament in 1605.