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18 Strange Marriage Rituals You Won't Believe Actually Exist!
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Number One: In Fiji, men have to find an unusual gift before they can ask for a woman's hand in marriage: Before asking for the hand of his beloved, the groom must present his father-in-law with a whale's tooth.
Number Two: In Scotland, there is a really odd pre-wedding ritual that involves the bride and groom being assaulted with food, trash, and other gross things. The idea is that if a couple can withstand this, their marriage can withstand anything.
Number Three: In Daur, China, there is a tradition that requires engaged couples to cut open a chicken and inspect its liver. If the liver is healthy, the couple can set a date. If not, they have to postpone everything until they find that long sought after healthy liver.
Number Four: In China, when a groom comes to get his bride, he must fight his way through an aggressive, undeterred wall of her angry bridesmaids. The bridesmaids do things like demand money from him, as well as put him through a series of silly performances and tasks - all meant to prove just how strong his love really is. If he manages to power through it all, he is home free.
Number Five: Some African tribes allow women to enter a "courting hut" so they can hang out with potential spouses away from the prying eyes of their parents - and the rest of the village.
Number Six: In Mauritania, a large, full-bodied wife is said to signify good luck and prosperity in a marriage. Unfortunately, Mauritian women are often force-fed to become fatter for their wedding, sometimes causing them endless illness and health problems down the line. So, it's technically good for tradition, but not actually good in the long run for health.
Number Seven: In Krygyzstan, an old adage claims that tears on a wedding day will make for a happy marriage. Until 1991 many parents would consent to the marriage of a kidnapped young girl, especially if she was crying, because how messed up can it be?
Number Eight: South Korea is a very couple-oriented country: They have matching outfits for couples, "couple-sets" on every menu, and an endless slew of romantic holidays. In fact, on the 14th of every month, many Korean couples celebrate Valentine's Day and buy special treats for one another.
Number Nine: In some parts of India, it is said that girls born during a certain astrological period are cursed, and will cause an early death for their husband. The crazy solution? Well, only way to break the curse is for the woman to first marry a tree, and then have the tree cut down.
Number Ten: In an average display of somberness and seriousness, that seems very strange, many Russians choose to be married at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow.
Number Eleven: This tradition has become popular all over the world, but many believe that it started in Rome, Italy. Couples will aggregate at a bridge, attached their decorated lock to the fence, and then throw away the key, symbolizing that their love will be bound together forever.
Number Twelve: In Wales, it is common for a man to give his new partner a carved wooden spoon, symbolizing that he will never allow her to go hungry.
Number Thirteen: In Zagreb, Croatia, there is a museum that showcases a collection of souvenirs, mementos, and paraphernalia left behind after a marriage has failed.
Number Fourteen: In Borneo, newlyweds are not allowed to leave their home at all, not for any reason, on their wedding day. Like most odd traditions, it is said to bring the couple good luck.
Number Fifteen: For China's Tujia people, the bride-to-be is actually required to begin weeping for one hour a day, for one month before a wedding. This tradition also spreads to the bridesmaids as well, strangely.
Number Sixteen: In Niger, men have to dress in elaborate costumes and perform for a row of possible mates. When the performance is over, the women get to choose the man they like best.
Number Seventeen: During Greek weddings, the bride and groom share a traditional dance, during which guests pin money to their clothing.
Number Eighteen: In Russia, March 8th is Women's Day. The event is similar to Valentine's Day: Russian men give gifts to their beloved partners, as well as take care of any household chores that need to be done. [lzrLfp7gZuE] |