Anyone for a Wii game of conkers? RITUALS.TRADITIONAL pastimes such as playing conkers, keeping a diary and wearing Sunday best clothes are dying out. The younger generation prefer Wii tennis, online social networking See social networking site. social networking - social network and slobbing about in leisurewear lei·sure·wear n. Informal, comfortable clothing designed for wear during times of rest and relaxation. , according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a survey. The study into our changing habits showed that just six per cent of under-25s have ever dressed up on a Sunday. Games such as hopscotch, skipping, hide and seek and conkers have been played by just 13 per cent of under-25s. And only 15 per cent of young people keep a diary or write letters to friends. However, 81 per cent of us still tuck into a Sunday roast. And over half - 55 per cent - still like to be beside the British seaside for a holiday. The study marked the launch of TV channel Blighty. |
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