{"id":2472,"date":"2011-10-12T16:05:41","date_gmt":"2011-10-12T16:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/?p=2472"},"modified":"2013-02-01T11:22:36","modified_gmt":"2013-02-01T11:22:36","slug":"customs-and-traditions-from-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/travel-talk\/customs-and-traditions-from-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Customs and Traditions From Around the World"},"content":{"rendered":"
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
The core celebration of carnival is based on a locally famous Battle of the Oranges.<\/p>\n In Greece, a child\u2019s tooth is thrown onto the roof for good luck.<\/p>\n Krampus Night. Celebrated in Austria on December 5th, Krampus is described as Santa Claus\u2019 evil twin brother!<\/p>\n In Indonesia, a person points with their thumb as it\u2019s considered very rude to point with a forefinger.<\/p>\n Japanese children cover their tummy button when they hear thunder.<\/p>\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 The Fulani Sharo Tradition. A coming of age ceremony celebrated in some parts of Africa<\/p>\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 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 The Bahai People of Iran have their own calendar consisting of nineteen months each with nineteen days.<\/p>\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 A Norwegian bride traditionally wears a silver crown with dangling charms to ward off evil spirits.<\/p>\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 Shoes must always be removed before entering a Japanese home. This also holds true for Indian households too.<\/p>\n A traditional Christmas Day meal in Latvia consists of cooked brown peas with pork sauce and cabbage.<\/p>\n In Russia, Father Frost brings presents for the children on New Year\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n Gold and silver coins are placed inside a brides wedding shoes in Sweden.<\/p>\n At a Caribbean wedding ceremony, the groom never has a best-man.<\/p>\n Zwarte Piet. In the Netherlands, Santa has a helper named Zwarte Piet or Black Pete.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Ivrea City, Italy.<\/h3>\n
Tooth Throwing.<\/h3>\n
The \u2018Evil\u2019 Santa Claus.<\/h3>\n
Pointing the Thumb.<\/h3>\n
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Hold your Stomach, the Thunder is Coming.<\/h3>\n
Happy Feet?<\/h3>\n
Coming of Age.<\/h3>\n
Wealthy Start.<\/h3>\n
Touching in Thailand.<\/h3>\n
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361 Days a Year.<\/h3>\n
Tooth Fairy.<\/h3>\n
Silver Protection.<\/h3>\n
Five Parties. One Celebration.<\/h3>\n
Don\u2019t Muddy the Carpet.<\/h3>\n
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New Christmas Menu.<\/h3>\n
Father Frost.<\/h3>\n
Walking on Money.<\/h3>\n
No Best Man.<\/h3>\n
Santa\u2019s Helper.<\/h3>\n