Customs and Traditions the UK

So many languages, so many cultures ...
Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. Some of them are old-fashioned and just few people remember them, others are part of people's life.
In my mind to be a real citizen of the country you should know and be proud of your country’s traditions and carefully keep them up.
So, the object of the study is the customs and traditions of Canada.
The purpose of the presentation is to analyze the customs and traditions of the inhabitants of Canada.

Founded by the French explorer J.  Cartier in 1534, Canada originates from a French colony on the site of present-day Quebec, originally inhabited by indigenous peoples. After a period of English colonization, the Canadian confederation was born out of the union of the three British colonies (which were previously territories of New France). Canada gained independence from the United Kingdom through a peace process that lasted from 1867 to 1982.
Canada is currently a federal State consisting of ten provinces and three territories. The  province with the predominant French-speaking population is Quebec, the rest are predominantly English-speaking provinces, also called
 English Canada in comparison to French-speaking Quebec. As one of nine predominantly English-speaking
 provinces, New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual Canadian province. The  Yukon Territory is officially bilingual (English and French), and the Northwest Territories and the Territory of Nunavut recognize eleven, including four official languages, respectively  (among which there are also English and French).

The birth of a child for Canadians, as for most Europeans, is a joyful and long-awaited event. The news that the young couple are expecting a baby is reported to all their loved ones as soon as the couple finds out about it. On this occasion, the friends of the future mother arrange a holiday in honor of the baby, at which they gather in advance as a gift toys, gifts, things necessary in the future.
After the birth, all the relatives and relatives of the child gather in the parents ' house, and a baby's show is arranged, where the name of the child is jointly invented. Most often, it is named after one of the relatives, for example, a father, grandmother or uncle. However, this is an optional rule: you can ignore it and name the baby to your taste.

The end of school for Canadian students is a joyful and long-awaited moment. For it, as well as in most European countries, they are prepared according to the same model. Parents and school tutors select the place of celebration. Usually they prefer a restaurant, cafe or even a yacht. The banquet should correspond to the age level of the celebrants, and the older generation strictly observes control over the consumption of alcohol by children.
This custom of Canadians is taken very seriously by the students themselves: they carefully choose an outfit, think through the appearance from head to toe. It is also customary to choose a lady or a gentleman for this evening. As a rule, graduates agree on this in advance.
The official part of the graduation ceremony is held a few days before the banquet, it is accompanied by the last call and the delivery of documents. Graduates in robes and hats accept congratulations from the administration and parents

Everyone knows that Canadians love to eat pancakes or pancakes with maple syrup for breakfast. Its preparation is similar to the production of honey in Russia. It is in this country that three-quarters of all maple syrup in the world is produced. The maple leaf is even depicted on the flag of Canada. It has 11 pointed teeth, although in reality such a leaf shape does not exist in nature. It is the 11 prongs that are depicted, since so many maple species grow in Canada.

Flowers are a great gift and a symbol of attention among different peoples at all times. However, Canadians are very careful when choosing the components of a bouquet for a gift. For them, each flower has its own hidden meaning and can become a negative sign for the person to whom you give it.
For example, the white lily is considered a harbinger of death, the poppies are a symbol of victory. They are usually given to veterans and military personnel. But the rose and chamomile are a sign of sincere and pure love.