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This site aims to list the wide variety of traditional and unusual events that take place each year in the UK and to help visitors take part in them. Each event has its own page giving details of its timing and location, as well as a very brief history and notes on what to expect. Enjoy!
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Archive for December, 2016
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![Boxing Day is when the Flamborough Sword Dancers perform around their home village. With origins in the local fishing community, the team are very well established and wear appropriate dark […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Flamborough-115x115.jpg "Flamborough Sword Dance")
Flamborough Sword Dance
Posted on December 26, 2016 | 2 CommentsBoxing Day is when the Flamborough Sword Dancers perform around their home village. With origins in the local fishing community, the team are very well established and wear appropriate dark […] -
![Every 21st December the custom of the Sheriff’s Riding takes place after dusk in York. Nowadays it’s a blend of two ancient traditions : that of the Sheriff’s Ride around […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2022-procession-3-115x115.jpeg "York Sheriff’s Riding")
York Sheriff’s Riding
Posted on December 21, 2016 | 14 CommentsEvery 21st December the custom of the Sheriff’s Riding takes place after dusk in York. Nowadays it’s a blend of two ancient traditions : that of the Sheriff’s Ride around […]