40 Humourous British Traditions Author:Julian Worker England has many strange, yet real, traditions such as Bog Snorkelling, Bonfire Night, Cheese Rolling and Haxey Hood. This book describes 40 more made-up traditions in a similar vein. The question is: are the real ones more ridiculous than the made-up traditions? If you like English humour this might be the book for you. Or it might not. — All t... more »he stories in this book are distinct and can be read independently; this is a book for the busy individual who has a spare five minutes to discover the secrets of Biscuit Rolling. The question is: will you be tempted to take up these traditions yourself and start something amazing?
Amateur Psychologists can gain a better understanding of the British and their way of life by reading about Turtle Rinsing in London, Arrow Catching in Staffordshire, and Animal Gambling in the Forest of Dean.
Armchair travellers can discover where a Duck Quacking contest, a Pipe Cleaner Festival, and a Thimble Throwing competition take place.
Former athletes and DIY enthusiasts can marvel at people's spitting, blowing, and digging exploits.
Sports enthusiasts can wonder whether they would succeed in Kite Races through forests, Spoon Balancing contests, and Seven-legged Races near old cathedrals.
There's something for all readers in this book.« less