Five of the craziest traditions of modern Europe. Photo

They still exist.

Agree, every family has their own traditions, to which it adheres. For some they are quite ordinary and normal, for others one or the other tradition can seem very strange and a little crazy. And in the world. Today in different cultures around the world there are a very large number of different traditions that many people humbly perform.

Some of them are confined to particular events or memorable dates, while others are performed simply because in certain families opened. Today we have prepared for you some very strange traditions that are held in different parts of the world. Probably many will think that this is absurd, but none-the-less, this pastime is the place to be. So, we present you some of the most bizarre and extremely obscure traditions, which are very popular with many people from different countries.

Spanking on the butt for Easter (Czech Republic)

Yes, that is exactly what is happening in the Czech Republic on this bright holiday, like Easter. On Easter day men knocking at the doors of the houses, so to speak, bring joy to the girls. How? It’s easy! They flip them with a thin twig, decorated with variety of ribbons, in their butt. Of course, not everyone can come into the house to some lady and give the fifth point, mostly doing friends or acquaintances of that person to which they come. It is believed that, thanks to this very strange tradition, a woman soon to become pregnant without any problems to carry a baby and give birth.

Feeding the dead (Rome)

“How and why?” – most likely, this question arose in your head. Honestly, why do the Romans were not clear, but the fact remains. In fact, this is very strange and not particularly pleasant tradition not often practiced, but it is the place to be in the world today, as many centuries ago. In the cemeteries of Rome, when they buried the dead from the grave to the surface, held a special tube, the end of which protruded from or near the grave or at its center. Given the fact that the tube came in a coffin and in fact got out to the dead, often it poured different treats, such as honey, sweets, alcohol occasionally, and so on. It is believed that not to “feed” the dead – this is kind of off to pay respect to his memory. Here’s a strange tradition existed in Rome, and there, though rarely, still.

La Tomatina (Spain)

La Tomatina is an annual event that takes place in one comfortable and a very interesting Spanish town called buñol. A lot of tourists come from around the world to see such a fun pastime of the Spaniards. La Tomatina is a kind of “battle”, the main weapon which are ripe and tasty tomatoes. All this action happens in the last week of August and lasts until 1 September. Besides the fact that people throw at each other tomatoes, goes in Bunyola music festival, and various fairs. It is believed that all this action takes place in honor of the patron Saint of the city of Saint Louis Bertrand and the virgin Mary-the protector.

“Welcome to lone magpie!” (UK)

People in the UK believe that to see a lone magpie to failure. On the other hand, these same people believe that they can get rid of the bad luck if just greet the bird, saying: “Good morning, Mr. Magpie! How is your lovely wife?”. Yeah, do not say anything. You have to see in our country, who is going to do it every time you see a lone magpie. We are already in advance sorry for this man.

Cinnamon for all the lonely (Denmark)

In Denmark there is a rather strange but very interesting tradition. If you are under 25 years of age, and you still have not started a family and are single, then you sprinkle cinnamon virtually from head to toe. In that case, if you have 30, and you’re also without a couple, you can throw pepper. Yes, it happens in the mortal world.

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