pp2 january
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UK traditions in JanuaryTRANSCRIPT
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JanuaryPaula
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Up Helly Aa, Lerwick, Shetland
Largest fire festival in Europe, celebrated on the last Tuesday of January every year. Torch-light procession through the streets of Lerwick, followed by the burning of a full-size replica Viking longship.
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Wassailing the Apple Tree, Carhampton, Somerset - Mid
JanuaryWassailing the apple tree is one of the oldest traditions at Christmas time. Cider and cake is offered to tree feted as guardian of the orchard.
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Straw Bear Festival Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
Weekend near Plough MondayThe Whittlesea Straw Bear is maintaining the folklore tradition of parading a man dressed in straw around the streets near to Plough Monday. Molly Dancers and Morris Dancers dance in the streets
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Twelfth Night Celebrations
Twelfth Night is an annual seasonal celebration held on the Bankside by Shakespeare's Globe, in London. It is a celebration of the New Year, mixing ancient Midwinter seasonal customs with contemporary festivity. It is free, accessible to all and happens whatever the weather.
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Haxey Hood Game, Haxey, Lincolnshire -
In the 13th century a gust of wind whipped off the hood of the Lady de Mowbray.Farm workers chased and retrieved the hood, so delighting her that she ordered the pursuit be repeated.
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