Strange Traditions by Fatih https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t Tell us an interesting tradition from your country or other countries you know. en-us 2023-04-24 15:50:16 UTC 2025-10-17 22:58:49 UTC hello@padlet.com Throwing Water basyigitfatih https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2565940730 One of the interesting customs in Turkey is throwing water while saying goodbye to loved ones who are setting out on a long journey by a road vehicle. They believe that it brings good luck and makes the travel of people as smooth as water.]]> 2023-04-24 15:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2565940730 Iraq / Muntadar https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567068055
Leave some food on the plate when you finish eating as a form of courtesy, so that finishing the plate indicates that the person wants another meal.]]> 2023-04-25 11:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567068055 Poland https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567068059 When you meet someone, you can't shake hands with them if you are standing in the door. You have to step i to the room. ]]> 2023-04-25 11:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567068059 Ukraine https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567068134 Adriana 

During the Christmas holidays in Ukraine, the tradition of caroling is popular, when children go from house to house, sing Christmas songs and wish the owners peace and prosperity, “sowing” the floor with grains of wheat or barley, which brings prosperity and happiness to the house.  In gratitude, the owners give the children sweets and coins that bring good luck for the whole year.  On Christmas Eve (Holy Evening) on ​​the eve of Christmas, the tradition of serving 12 Lenten dishes is strictly observed - according to the number of apostles.  On the table, traditionally, kutya, uzvar, freshly baked bread dumplings, in which housewives hide coins.  Whoever finds a coin will be lucky in the new year.  A special place of honor in the house is occupied by Didukh, carefully preserved from the time of haymaking, into which stems of various cereal crops are inserted, such as oats, rye, wheat, as well as soft fragrant hay.  Christmas songs are sung around the table, they remember all the good things that happened in the past year, and wish each other health and happiness.]]> 2023-04-25 11:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567068134 Jumping on Fire -Turkey- https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567068309 In Nevruz people jump on fire]]> 2023-04-25 11:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567068309 Hıdırellez https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567068890 Jumping over the fire, it s a kind of Turkish festival ]]> 2023-04-25 11:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567068890 Ukraine https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567069379 Adriana 

The ancient Slavic holiday of Ivan Kupala in honor of the sun is celebrated on the day of the summer solstice.  It is filled with rites related to water, fire and herbs.  On this day, daredevils jump over the fire, and at midnight they look for a fern flower in order to gain the ability to see the future and gain untold wealth.  The guardians of the family clan and the hearth weave wreaths.  Girls and women in the early morning go to the forest or to the field, speak grass there for the health of their loved ones and relatives, jump with grass through the fire and then weave a wreath of this grass for their husband and themselves.  Unmarried girls float their wreaths on the water: whichever bank he hits, the girl will go there and marry.]]> 2023-04-25 11:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567069379 Hatice from turkey https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567069844 İn turkey the childerens kiss the hands of elders and the elders give them money or candys

]]> 2023-04-25 11:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567069844 Alina - Romania There's a mountain called Hen's Mountain where people used to gather in order to find a wife. The girls or women used to have their dowry with them, some of them would even get married . https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567070037 Now it s only a festival .]]> 2023-04-25 11:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567070037 Pakistan https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567070220 Taiba
On the occasion of Eid we give money as gift to children’s  to makes their day more special.]]> 2023-04-25 11:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567070220 The Bobotează/epiphany -romania https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567070365 Dream of your future husband on Bobotează
On the night before the holiday of the ‘Bobotează’ or epiphany (?), unmarried women are said to see their future husband in their dreams. All they need to do is put under a small branch of dried basil under their pillow which they must receive from a priest! If nothing conclusive happens, they can always have another go later in the year, the ritual is also performed before the holiday of the Sânziene, fairies of summer.

]]> 2023-04-25 11:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567070365 Libya https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567070528 In Libya every Friday the family meets at the grandfather's house and we have lunch together🤍]]> 2023-04-25 11:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567070528 Poland https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567070712 We throw a statue of a woman made of straw to the rover to say say goodbye to winter. We do it aat 21 March.]]> 2023-04-25 11:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567070712 Enes, Türkiye https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567070981 Celebrated in Turkey. Nevruz holiday. People jump the fire 🔥]]> 2023-04-25 11:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567070981 Latvija https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567071059 Ligo and Jāņi:the heart of Latvian summer 
Midsummer’s Celebration is perhaps the most important and popular celebration in Latvia, held on the 23rd and 24th of June. Both days are recognized as national holidays in Latvia and are celebrated with a lot of excitement.
We jump over the bonfire

 




]]> 2023-04-25 11:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567071059 Poland https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567071515 When you are having dinner with your family, you shouldn't sit at the corner of the table.This will bring you bad luck and you won't get married.]]> 2023-04-25 11:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567071515 Pakistan https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567071793 Banafsha 
Pakistani will often use their hands to eat rather than cutlery.]]> 2023-04-25 11:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567071793 Pakistan (Maleeha khan) maleehagoat https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567071901 Surprise to hear something so different when they already know ]]> 2023-04-25 11:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567071901 Ayşenur https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567072109 A plate given to a neighbor in Turkey cannot be returns empty

]]> 2023-04-25 11:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567072109 https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567072666 Fatima 
Bangladesh 
Shaad is a pre-birth ceremony that is celebrated by Bengalis, in which the mother-to-be is pampered with her favourite food, while godh bharai is celebrated to welcome the unborn baby into the family.]]> 2023-04-25 11:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567072666 Romania v2xzty6gfq https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567072671 On the 1st of March, Romanian women receive from boys a small jewelry, an ornament tied with a red and white string with hanging tassels. Worn pinned to clothes, on the left. It is usually handmade.]]> 2023-04-25 11:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567072671 Moldova https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567073494 In the evening of December 12 to 13, in the Republic of Moldova, we celebrate Saint Andrew the Apostle (in the old style). Unmarried girls on the evening of Saint Andrew can find out their beloved through various rituals left from their ancestors, and boys steal the doors of households where there are beautiful girls to marry.]]> 2023-04-25 11:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567073494 Evil eye talisman- Turkey https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567074105 Some Turkish people believe that evil eye talisman prevent bad luck.]]> 2023-04-25 11:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567074105 Iraq / Muntadar https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567074327 it’s shameful if you hand the coffee in your left hand]]> 2023-04-25 11:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567074327 Hedian https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567075122 SYRIA
In Syria  every Friday, the brothers and sisters gather at the great-grandfather's house, spend the day with us, and eat lunch together.]]> 2023-04-25 11:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567075122 Break The Pottery https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567076658 During the wedding, the bride tries to break a pot and it is considered good luck if she succeeds.]]> 2023-04-25 11:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567076658 Berhane https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567076935 One of the most recognisable parts of Eritrea culture is the coffees ceremony.coffees when visiting friends, durning festivals or as daily staple of life.if coffees is politely declined then most likely tea will be served.]]> 2023-04-25 11:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567076935 Aziz https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567078978 Somalis eat a banana with every meal.

A banana comes with every dish. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether it’s rice or spaghetti, there isn’t a rule. Incidentally, Somalia has a strong pasta culture as a result of long Italian colonisation.]]> 2023-04-25 11:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567078978 Poland https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567079687 We throw rice or money on new married couple whend they leave a church. ]]> 2023-04-25 11:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567079687 Italy/ Hina https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567113683 Carnival is a very popular celebration in the Peninsula. It is an opportunity to enjoy the city with colour and fun, wearing traditional clothes that often symbolise traditional events. In Ivrea, Piedmont, the carnival coincides with the famous 'Battle of the Oranges' between the city's contrade.]]> 2023-04-25 11:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/basyigitfatih/lno4dxu69a1oe96t/wish/2567113683