4 british christmas traditions

that are simply smashing

We've gathered a list of British Christmas traditions and holiday customs & rituals from our friends across the pond that will have you shouting, "Happy Christmas!"

LEON NEAL

1

FAMILIES GO TO SEE A PANTO OVER THE HOLIDAYS

These musical comedy shows are a quintessential British holiday tradition & feature slapstick humor & silly jokes for kids.

DONALD IAIN SMITH

2

MINCE PIES & CHRISTMAS
PUDDING AS DESSERT

These desserts feature a dense mix of dried fruits, candied fruit peel & spices, & are served with cream, brandy sauce or butter.

MINT IMAGES

3

THE MEAL FINISHES WITH
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS

These table decorations are filled with a small trinket, a party hat and so-bad-it's-funny joke.

GOODBOY PICTURE COMPANY

4

BOXING DAY IS SACRED

In the UK, 12/26 is a public holiday known as Boxing Day. This is typically a chilled out day where people rest, watch the telly & eat leftovers.

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