People during their life on Earth have formed a lot of interesting and unusual traditions. For them, these rituals are the norm. At the same time, residents of other countries, learning about other people's traditions, often for a long time remain in shock. Here is a list of unusual traditions from around the world.

Patting Ladies on the Fifth Point (Czech Republic)

This is often done with a broom. Czechs believe that this way you can increase the chances that the girl will give birth successfully.

Feeding the Dead (Rome)

Residents of the capital of Italy always bring the dead food and wine.

La Tomatina (Spain)

Greeting Magpies (UK)

The British believe that meeting a lone magpie is not good. They believe that evil rock can be avoided by saying hello to the bird and asking how she is doing.

Cinnamon sprinkling (Denmark)

In Denmark, those who have not found a pair before 25 are publicly sprinkled with cinnamon. This happens every year until the victim finds a partner.

Shoe Throwing (Germany)

Once a year the Germans organize throwing competitions.

Eating the ashes of loved ones (Brazil)

In an unusual way, love is expressed in Brazil. If a loved one died, then his ashes are taken for food. A kind of cannibalism and necrophilia in one bottle.

Applause after landing (Poland)

Yes, this is done not only in Poland, but there this tradition is still often found.

Finger Tug (Australia)

All over the world they fight on their hands, and in Australia they decided to slightly scale down to fingers.

Cake Dipping (Mexico)

This is done all over the world, but there it is a hoax. In Mexico, this is a tradition that cannot be avoided.

Wearing idiotic hats (France)

In Denmark, the lonely are sprinkled with cinnamon, and in France they are forced to wear stupid hats once a year.

Finding Fern (Estonia)

At first, lovers of Estonians always go to the forest in search of a blooming fern.

Overcoming the sock corridor (Germany)

One of the rituals that the Germans follow during the holidays.

Throwing coins at children (Mexico)

It sounds painful, but Mexicans believe that such a ritual will make children happy.

Sit on the track (Russia)

The famous tradition to sit down before a long trip for good luck is known, perhaps, to everyone in Russia.

Wife Transport Competition (Finland)

Finns from time to time organize races with their wives on their necks.

Door handle cleaning for the 30th anniversary (Germany)

In Germany, reaching thirty years of age is a special event. On this date, people clean the door handles.

Sock of kilts and composition of poems (Scotland)

Once a year, every resident of Scotland is obliged to wear a kilt (even if he does not do this constantly) and compose a poem.

Congratulations to the whole family on the birthday of one of its members (Netherlands)

In the Netherlands, a birthday is a family holiday, and they congratulate the whole family at once.

Use of rodents as predictors (USA)

On Groundhog Day, Americans observe the behavior of this animal and, based on it, conclude how long the winter will last.

Tooth cutting (Indonesia)

For adulthood, part of the teeth is cut off in Indonesia to protect people from demons and evil forces.

Jumping with a vine (Melanesia)

This dangerous ritual prepares young people for adulthood. It has been going on for 15 centuries, despite the high mortality rate during its execution.

Lazy Wedding (Indonesia)

After the wedding, the newlyweds do not wash and do not eat for three days.

Cracking Coconuts with a Head (India)

Another unusual protective ritual, during the performance of which an ambulance is on duty.

Putting on Ant Gloves (Brazil)

In Brazil, to become a man, you need to put your hand in a fabric with a crowd of ants.

Dance with the Dead (Madagascar)

On this plot of land every few years they take the deceased and dance with him, thus saluting the deceased.

Ban on salt (Egypt)

In this country it is forbidden to ask for salt. This is akin to insulting the owner of the house.

Tradition to be late (Venezuela)

Another unusual insult. Punctuality is not held in high esteem.

Beating the dishes (Germany)

So the Germans self-clean and relieve stress.

Monkey Feast (Bangkok)

In Thailand, a special attitude to these animals, so from time to time Thais give them a feast.

Camel Battle (Turkey)

Someone makes people beat, some animals. In Turkey, camels are forced to fight.

Finger Cutting (Indonesia)

One of the Indonesian tribes remembers the departed. Leaving notes for each deceased.

Foot Binding (China)

The brutal tradition of China, which appeared due to the standards of beauty.The women of this country believed that the female should have exceptionally small legs. Because of this, their legs were tied, and small shoes were put on them.

Overcoming a burning coal carpet with a wife in her arms (China)

In China, feelings are reinforced in a very unusual way. Celestial people believe that lovers should pass the test of fire.

Wearing Neck Stretch Rings (Thailand)

In this country, women believe that the long neck is a symbol of beauty and grace. That is why they are tormented and wear these tensile rings.

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