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We all abide by many unwritten rules and adhere to customs that might seem unusual or counterintuitive to outsiders. Of course, some are more unusual or counterintuitive than others. Here are 50 unique customs and traditions from around the world that probably make no sense to you or me. Image by. 50.
- Baby Throwing In India. While this tradition has mostly died out, possibly because it was officially banned, there are still some parts of India that practice it.
- The Thaipusam Festival. This is a Hindu festival organized at the beginning of every year by the members of the Tamil community. It is dedicated to the god of war Lord Murugan and is celebrated on the nights of the full moon.
- The Monkey Buffet Festival. This festival supposedly brings good luck and is organized yearly in Thailand, the city of Lopburi, to be exact. On the last Sunday of November, enormous amounts of food are displayed all over the city and left for monkeys to feast upon.
- Mourning Of Muharram. This celebration is a set of rituals observed by Shia Muslims. It is supposed to commemorate the death of Hussain, the grandson of Muhammad, who died in the Battle of Karbala.
- Incest. In our society, there are norms and moral boundaries surrounding the topic of incest. These norms exist across cultures. Serve as a shared agreement; sexual relationships, between close relatives are universally considered unacceptable.
- Cannibalism. The act of cannibalism which is both eerie and disturbing has long been considered one of the ingrained social taboos throughout human history.
- Public nudity. The concept of public nudity paints a vivid picture of how cultural norms and personal liberties intersect. While some societies embrace the freedom to bear it all in designated contexts, others find it deeply offensive.
- Burping and farting. The innocuous bodily functions of burping and farting, though universal experiences, unveil the fascinating spectrum of politeness norms across cultures.
- There’s An International Hair Freezing Contest In Yukon, Canada. While others despise the winter season and drive it away, people from Yukon, Canada, celebrate this season in a freezing way: dunking their heads into hot springs and waiting for their hair to freeze over, and icicles to form.
- In Gloucestershire, England, People Gather To Roll Cheese Down A Hill. With Spring being the season of rebirth, when nature begins to show itself once more, it’s normal for people to celebrate.
- Castrillo De Murcia In Spain Has A Baby Jumping Festival. Some cultures view a child's birth as a gift not only to the nation but also to the culture overall, a new member to celebrate.
- In Lopburi, Thailand, The Residents Prepare An Annual Feast For The Local Monkeys. Humans are part of nature so it is important to include a bit of the natural aspect into your tradition.
- Baby Tossing from the (Now Extinct) This culture would ordinary make anyone scared for the safety of the child, especially the child's mother, however, Indians perform this culture with great enthusiasm, as they believe it brings prosperity to the family.
- Thaipoosam, Tamil Nadu or Flesh Piercing. Yet another tradition not for the faint hearted is the Thaipoosam, Tamil Nadu or flesh piercing. This culture is practiced in Southern India and usually begins with a 48-day-fast, at the end of which the piecing begins.
- Napping on the Job is Permitted, Encouraged Even. While a lot of employers around the world would be upset if they caught an employee napping on the job, the reverse is the case in Japan.
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This ritual is steeped in history, with origins that remain a bit of a mystery. Around the world, people have some really surprising customs. Today, we'll explore these unusual traditions that might leave you amazed and curious. Discover.
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