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Depending on where you are these traditions from around the world may appear a little strange, but to others they are part of their history and heritage,<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a list of the most unusual. You may already know some of them, but all of them are very fascinating and give you an insight in to other peoples cultures and traditions.<\/p>\n

If you have any, or know of any other customs and traditions that aren\u2019t mentioned in this list please feel free to add them within the comments section.<\/p>\n

\"One<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ivrea City, Italy.<\/h3>\n

The core celebration of carnival is based on a locally famous Battle of the Oranges.<\/p>\n

Tooth Throwing.<\/h3>\n

In Greece, a child\u2019s tooth is thrown onto the roof for good luck.<\/p>\n

The \u2018Evil\u2019 Santa Claus.<\/h3>\n

Krampus Night. Celebrated in Austria on December 5th, Krampus is described as Santa Claus\u2019 evil twin brother!<\/p>\n

Pointing the Thumb.<\/h3>\n

In Indonesia, a person points with their thumb as it\u2019s considered very rude to point with a forefinger.<\/p>\n

\"Two<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hold your Stomach, the Thunder is Coming.<\/h3>\n

Japanese children cover their tummy button when they hear thunder.<\/p>\n

Happy Feet?<\/h3>\n

Foot Binding, a beauty ritual for women to keep their feet from growing too large, is a painful Chinese tradition that only stopped in the 1930s.<\/p>\n

Coming of Age.<\/h3>\n

The Fulani Sharo Tradition. A coming of age ceremony celebrated in some parts of Africa<\/p>\n

Wealthy Start.<\/h3>\n

In Brazil, New Year\u2019s Day is celebrated with a bowl of lentil soup as the lentil is considered a symbol of wealth<\/p>\n

Touching in Thailand.<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s considered very rude to pointing the bottom of one’s foot at another person, as is touching the top of another person’s head.<\/p>\n

\"Three<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

361 Days a Year.<\/h3>\n

The Bahai People of Iran have their own calendar consisting of nineteen months each with nineteen days.<\/p>\n

Tooth Fairy.<\/h3>\n

In many Western cultures, children leave teeth under their pillow for the tooth fairy to collect – usually in return for some money!<\/p>\n

Silver Protection.<\/h3>\n

A Norwegian bride traditionally wears a silver crown with dangling charms to ward off evil spirits.<\/p>\n

Five Parties. One Celebration.<\/h3>\n

Wedding celebrations can involve five parties in some parts of the Middle East, beginning with the engagement party and ending with the wedding shower, seven days after the marriage.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Muddy the Carpet.<\/h3>\n

Shoes must always be removed before entering a Japanese home. This also holds true for Indian households too.<\/p>\n

\"Four<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

New Christmas Menu.<\/h3>\n

A traditional Christmas Day meal in Latvia consists of cooked brown peas with pork sauce and cabbage.<\/p>\n

Father Frost.<\/h3>\n

In Russia, Father Frost brings presents for the children on New Year\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

Walking on Money.<\/h3>\n

Gold and silver coins are placed inside a brides wedding shoes in Sweden.<\/p>\n

No Best Man.<\/h3>\n

At a Caribbean wedding ceremony, the groom never has a best-man.<\/p>\n

Santa\u2019s Helper.<\/h3>\n

Zwarte Piet. In the Netherlands, Santa has a helper named Zwarte Piet or Black Pete.<\/p>\n

\"Five<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018Morning Mr Magpie\u2019.<\/h3>\n

Often said by people in the UK to counteract the bad luck brought by the sighting of a single magpie.<\/p>\n

Wherever you visit around the world, make sure you take a Mobal World Phone<\/a> with you. Spread the news, talk to family, friends and business colleagues and share your experiences.<\/strong><\/p>\n


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