10 Interesting Fact About Cultural customs and traditions

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• In India, the habit of bathing in the Gangga River is called SNAN. Indian people believe that bathing in the Ganges river can cleanse sin and bring good luck.
• In Japan, people have a habit of giving prizes in the form of money when attending weddings, birthdays, or festivals. The money is wrapped in special paper called the money envelope or shugi-bukuo.
• In China, people believe that the number 8 brings good luck. Therefore, many people choose the 8th or add the number 8 to their telephone number, home number, or vehicle number.
• In Indonesia, the Balinese people have a tradition to offer offerings to the gods in every holiday. The offerings consist of flowers, fruits, and Balinese specialties.
• In the United States, people have the habit of holding a Thanksgiving party on the fourth Thursday November. This party was held to thank all the luck that has been received for a year.
• In Brazil, the community has a tradition to hold a carnival party for four days before the ash Wednesday. This carnival party is held to celebrate life and is considered one of the biggest celebrations in the world.
• In Germany, people have a tradition to hold an Octoberfest party every year. This party was held to celebrate the success of the harvest and is considered one of the biggest beer festivals in the world.
• In South Africa, the community has a tradition to hold a Braai or Barbekyu party on weekends. This party was held to spend time with family and friends.
• In France, people have a habit of eating bread and cheese as breakfast. The bread and cheese are referred to as pain et fromage and are considered healthy and delicious foods.
• In Mexico, the community has a tradition to hold a party he de los muertos or the day of the dead every 1st and 2 November. This party was held to celebrate the lives of people who have died and are considered one of the biggest cultural celebrations in Mexico.