Customs and traditions of the Royal Navy — There are many customs and traditions associated with the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. These include formal customs including separate crests associated with ships, ensigns and fleet reviews. There are also several less formal customs and… … Wikipedia
calendar customs — Those which take place once a year, at a particular date or season; also called seasonal customs. Examples are bonfires on *November the Fifth, *wassailing apple trees on *Twelfth Night, or sending *valentine cards on 14 February. They are… … A Dictionary of English folklore
begging customs — see *display customs … A Dictionary of English folklore
States of Jersey Customs and Immigration Service — Head Of Service Michael Robinson Controlling body Ministry For Home Affairs Customs Excise Formally known as The Bureau des Impôts, the Customs Excise section holds one of the oldest government posts in Jersey. The Agent of the Impôts, now Head… … Wikipedia
HM Customs & Excise National Museum — The HM Customs Excise National Museum is a museum in Liverpool, England that holds the national collection of the Department of Customs and Excise, one of the most important collections of its type held anywhere in the world. It is located in… … Wikipedia
Dutch customs and etiquette — Life in the Netherlands … Wikipedia
Public display of affection — A public display of affection (sometimes abbreviated PDA) is the physical demonstration of affection for another person while in the view of others. For example, holding hands or kissing in public are commonly defined as public displays of… … Wikipedia
burial customs — In ancient Mesopotamia people often referred to death as going to one s fate, taking refuge on one s mountain, or going to the road of one s forefathers. Whatever one called it, it was seen as a journey, and it was customary to prepare the… … Ancient Mesopotamia dictioary
grottoes — An annual *display custom, which lasted well into the 1950s and 1960s, in which children constructed grottoes on the pavement and solicited coins from passers by. Some authorities give 25 July (St James s Day), while others maintain that early … A Dictionary of English folklore
Indian Congress — The Indian Congress occurred from August 4 to October 31, 1898 in Omaha, Nebraska, in conjunction with the Trans Mississippi International Exposition. Occurring within a decade of the end of the Indian Wars, the Indian Congress was the largest… … Wikipedia
