There are many strange traditions throughout the world especially when it comes to marriage.
If you think that marrying trees or a dog in India, then wait until you read about what happened in countries like South Korea, Germany, Kenya, Scotland, France, Malaysia and Indonesia! So sit with some popcorn and scroll down to find out some strange wedding traditions followed by people in the world.
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Yes, unlike us India, there is a tradition in Scotland where bride friends blacken prospective couples with treacles, soot, feathers and flour.
They are then made for the parade on the roads that are actually intended to ward off evil spirits!
Spit on princesses
It sounds dirty but it happens! In Kenya, among Massai, the bride’s father spat on his head and breasts his daughter before he left for a new household.
It is seen as a symbol of luck and luck.
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When sick to solve beautiful glassware even if it is one plate, Germany has its own way to hope for a new bride.
The guests of the wedding met at the bride’s house where they destroyed glassware, a tradition that was said to bring good luck for the bride.
This tradition is called a polterabend.
Not this! The couple then cleanses the simultaneous chaos which means that they will always work together and face all the challenges as a partner for life.
Beat the bride’s feet
It sounds very painful but the South Korean groom must bear it if they want to bring their new wife home! The bride and groom or friend, must take out the groom’s shoes and tie his ankle with a rope.
They then took turns to beat his feet with sticks or dry fish.
This is considered more funny than punishment (they don’t have to draw blood).
This tradition is basically to test the strength of men and constant questions during beatings is the symbol of its character.
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According to French customs, the newlywed had previously been served with the remaining food and drinks in the room pot, by guests, which was intended to give a wedding night energy pair.
But now, it’s tweaked for years.
They are now given a mixture of chocolate and champagne.
No bathroom for 3 consecutive days
Yes, you read it right! In Malaysia and Indonesia, Tidong people at Borneo did not let the couple use the bathroom for 3 consecutive days or even leave home after their marriage.
There is even a guard who oversees them and they can take a lot of food and drinks to survive.
This is done for luck and prevention of separation or death of their candidates.
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