There are many customs and some of them are very old. For example, the Boat Race, which takes place on the river Thames, often on Easter Sunday. A boat with a team from Oxford University and one with a team from Cambridge University hold a race.
In Russia, it’s not the same as in England. In Russia, or rather in Altai, there are competitions on the Katun River, on mountain rafting. It is very dangerous there, but there are still those brave souls who do not mind riding around
British people think that the Grand National horse race is the most exciting horse race in the world. It takes place near Liverpool every year.
In Russia, such a tradition does not exist, but there are many other interesting traditions that England does not have.
Halloween is a day on which many children dress up in unusual costumes. It’s celebrated on October, 31. On that day, children visit people’s houses and ask for sweets.
In Russia, children dress up in unusual costumes, too, but do not go to people’s houses, but arrange a party with friends.
In the end of the year, there is the most famous New Year celebration. In London, many people go to the Trafalgar Square on New Year's Eve. There is singing and dancing at
12 o'clock on December 31st.
In Russia, people celebrate the New Year with friends, and those who live near the Red Square, they go to see how the sky lit up by thousands of fireworks.
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