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Strange Traditions Around the World

written by: Aeria
 
The word tradition usually suggests something we are used to. However, different nations are used to different things and some go beyond what you may consider traditional. Take the quiz and see how what is traditional becomes strange.

Question 1:


You wouldn't want to be a bride in this country - the honey moon lasts three months and according to custom, the bride covers all expenses.
Thailand
Algeria
India
Morocco

Question 2:


There is a strange tradition in this Spanish town which involves geese. During the fiesta men try to pull the neck off a goose while repeatedly plunging into the water.
Benalmadena
Lekeitio
Antequera
Costa Del Sol

Question 3:


This peculiar tradition takes place in Spain too. Right at the peak of the tomato season a wild tomato battle develops as people pelt each other with ripe tomatoes. Rivers of tomato sauce run down the streets.
Cinco De Mayo
La Tomatina
El Perro
The Bull Running

Question 4:


Sending these items for Christmas is considered bad manners in Japan.
Red Christmas cards
Presents
Greetings
Party invitations

Question 5:


It is customary in this country to put an artificial spider and a web on the Christmas tree.
Ukraine
Bulgaria
Russia
Iran

Question 6:


According to beliefs in Poland, swallowing a willow catkin from a branch consecrated by a priest would bring good health. When does this event take place?
Summer Solstice
Easter
Christmas
1st of March

Question 7:


July 7th-14th is the time when you'd better stay out of the streets in Pamplona, Spain. A herd of fighting bulls are let loose onto the streets, after a crowd of young men. A lot of injuries occur during this famous fiesta.
La Endiablada (The Disguised Devils)
Bull Running
Bullfight
April Fair

Question 8:


Russians have the strange custom of fighting these wild animals. After a hunt, the fighter combats this type of animal either with his bare hands or using a pitchfork.
An ox
A lion
An elephant
A bear

Question 9:


Russians have another strange tradition for men. They get together and prepare a bottle of vodka for every three men. Then they drink until this happens.
A man dies
A man faints
A man falls
A man blinks

Question 10:


According to tradition, passengers of the train passing over the Jamuna river in India, should give tribute to the river by throwing this in it.
Coins
A silver ring
A shoe
A piece of their clothing

 
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