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Weird traditions followed around the world
The world is surrounded by different kind of people and different kinds of rituals. Every place has its traditions and believes. But here is the list of some very weird traditions and beliefs followed round the world.
• Break the dishes and get the newlyweds to clean the mess:
The tradition followed in Germany. Friends and family of the bride and groom come together and break dishes and the newlyweds have to clean it to give them a lesson about life how to work together in difficult situations.
Source: culturalawareness.com
• Monkey Buffet Festival:
Source: www.hellotravel.com
• The championship for making the funniest face:
The championship is held in England in which participants make the funniest face possible. Isn’t that crazy!
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
• Blackening the bride:
The ritual is followed in Scotland. The custom involves throwing eggs, spoil the milk and, all things disgusting at her. The bride is then taken around. The custom I symbolize the tough life that the bride might have to go through.
Source: in.pinterest.com
• Don’t ask for salt when at a host’s place:
The tradition is followed in Egypt where you cannot ask for salt because for the host this a way of disrespecting them.
Source: weekly.ahram.org.eg
