9 Weird Marriage Cultures/ Traditions Around The World
- Culture and traditions are the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society.
- Different people follow different traditions and cultures around the world.
- Marriage exists in all types of human civilization, be it cities or villages.
- Out of all traditions, we have researched the most bizarre culture people follow when they vow to live together.
1. France- Banging on the 1st night
Banging on the first night does not mean what you are thinking. In France, on the 1st night of their wedding, the married couple’s friends and family gather outside the couple’s house and bang pots and pans.
And then the newlyweds have to serve them snacks and drinks. This tradition is called Charivari in the French tradition.
2. Hong Kong-License to kill
In Hong Kong, if the husband cheats on the wife, then the wife can kill her husband, and it is legal according to the law. The only condition is that she must not use objects to kill except her bare hands.
3. Samoa-Illegal to forget wife’s birthday
Samoa is a place between Hawaii and New Zealand. Here forget anything but not your wife’s birthday. Because it is illegal and against the law.
Are you curious what is the punishment if you forget? Well, wives will give silent treatment to the husband and if the partner is angry then she might also be put inside custody.
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4. Borneo-Can’t use Toilet for 3 days and 3 nights
In the Tidong community of Borneo, the bride and groom are kept in a room for 3 days and 3 nights. The couple has to live inside the room together and is not allowed to go anywhere. And ANYWHERE means not even allowed to shit or pee.
5. China month’s crying practice before the wedding
In China, the Tujia community’s to-be bride needs to practice crying for a month daily for an hour before the wedding. On top of that, her female relatives join her as well. A good cry signifies holding a good wedding or marriage tradition.
6. Cape Cod – Must kill to marry
According to the law in 1771, single men had to kill 6 blackbirds or crows to be eligible to get married.
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7. Utah – Marry your 1st cousin
In USA Utah, it is legal to marry your first cousin if they become 55 years of age. If both the partners are single and not able to have a baby then they’re allowed to exchange vows.
8. Mississippi – won’t get married if you’re drunk!
Mostly, drinking at weddings is normal. But in Mississippi, you won’t get a marriage certificate or license if the priest finds out that you’re drunk. According to the law,
“The circuit court clerk may also reject your license if they believe you to be ‘insane’ or an ‘imbecile’.”
9. Montana – Marriage without bride & groom
It is quite strange to hear of a marriage ceremony taking place without the presence of the husband and wife. In Montana, however, the bride and groom do not need to be present for the wedding to take place. Authorized members of the partner may tie the knot in their absence.
