Customs of various countries

Pregnancy Superstitions [Customs] There are many things to be aware of when you are pregnant. In spite of the advancement of medical science today, there are still some accidents and abnormalities that need to be taken care of. In Japan, there have been superstitious beliefs that if you see a fire when you are pregnant, your child will have a red spot, and if you bully an animal when you are pregnant, your child will have a hare's lip, etc. Although these beliefs are unfounded, they are still true. Although these are not based on anything, but it is important knowledge of life of the ancient people, so let's believe it, it is always good for the little baby.

Naming [custom] A child's name is just as important as finding out the sex of the child when it is born. And naming is quite an important thing, the good or bad name will affect everything in his future. After the name is chosen, it is usually written in a certain format by the elders on a piece of paper and offered in front of the altar.

How to Write a Birth Notification Letter [Custom] The purpose of writing a birth notification letter is the same as making a phone call to notify everyone that a baby has been born. The letter used is the same as the New Year's letter, and a printed postcard is sufficient. Generally, the letter is sent about 1 to 2 weeks after the birth of the baby. It is up to the parents to write the contents of the letter, which generally includes information such as the time of birth, the appearance of the child at the time of birth, the child's gender, the date of birth, the child's health, weight, and whether or not the child looks like his or her parents.

Congratulatory messages to celebrate the birth of a child [Custom] It is a polite thing to write back to friends and relatives when they write to tell them about the birth of a child. There are no formal rules here, so it's enough to express your joy in an appropriate way. It is important to avoid words such as "sink", "return", "go", or words that sound like "death". In addition, if you see a baby in person, you can express your love for him or her in a straightforward manner, and be careful not to over-praise him or her, as this may have the opposite effect.

Gifts for Birth Celebration [Customs] Generally speaking, most of the gifts for birth celebration are things that can be used by the baby. The best thing to keep in mind when giving a baby something that he or she can use is that it should last for about a year. In order to meet the needs of the baby, it is also possible to ask the parents before giving the gift, and if necessary, cash gifts or department store gift certificates are also good choices. In addition, in addition to celebrating the birth of the baby, it is also necessary to take into account the mother, and it is a good choice to send some food or the necessities for the future care of the baby.

The Third and Fifth Nights [Customs] The Third and Fifth Nights are the third and fifth days after the birth of a child, and used to be celebrated with as much pomp and circumstance as the Seventh Night, which used to be celebrated by the aristocracy of the Heian Dynasty, but is no longer practiced at all. Generally speaking, on the third day, the mother starts to recover physically and mentally, and at this time she starts to express her gratitude to the doctors and nurses who helped her with the labor, and it is customary to give her some wakame or juice. On the fifth night, as on the third night, many people gather to celebrate the birth and growth of a child.

Seventh Night [Custom] The so-called seventh night is celebrated on the seventh day after the birth and is still widely celebrated. It is also a day to pray for the healthy growth of the child, and in most places, the name of the child is announced at the celebration on this day, and it has become customary to announce the name of the child on the seventh night.

Seventh Night Celebration [Customs] There are many ways to celebrate the seventh night, depending on the place, but if you want to celebrate it properly, the best way is to ask the parents and the local elders. Although customs vary slightly from place to place, a very important custom that is the same throughout the country is that close friends and relatives are invited to the Wabi-sabi feast that is prepared. An essential part of the feast is fried rice and grilled fish with a head and tail. A fish with a head and a tail is served as a blessing for the consistency of the head and the tail, and usually a sea bream is used. In addition, there are other types of fish that are used to symbolize the birth and growth of a child.

Shrine Worship [Customs] In addition to being an important part of a child's 7-5-3, it is also important for a child to visit a shrine at the time of his or her birth to express gratitude to the god of the shrine. Generally speaking, a boy will visit the shrine on the 31st day after his birth and a girl on the 32nd day after her birth. In this case, the grandparents hold the newborn child in formal attire and the parents, who are also dressed in formal kimono, accompany the child to the shrine

Hitsuchi Zome [custom] This is a custom that has been passed down from ancient times, where the word "hibashi" means "chopsticks", and the word "zome" means "beginning". Depending on the place, the time of the ceremony varies, but it is usually held on the 100th or 120th day after the child's birth. At this time, the child does not eat on his or her own, but is prepared to symbolize the blessing by eating with chopsticks, such as snapper, suckers, and pickled dried plums.

Giving and Returning Gifts at the First Setsubun [Customs] The so-called Setsubun are the five folk festivals of January 7, March 3, May 5, July 7 and September 9 in Japan. The first time a child meets his or her own festival is when he or she comes out of the Setsubun. In the past, girls used to be given hatchling dolls, and boys were given martial arts figures, but nowadays, more practical gifts are given. As for the return gift, in fact, do not have to be too deliberate, generally speaking, the girl's case is to return to the diamond cake, daisy dolls, the boy's case is to return to the cypress cake or oil rice, no matter how as long as there is a thank you for the sincerity can be.

Customs] The ceremony of July 3rd is very important for children, so the costumes should be quite formal. At this time, girls wear kimonos with vibrating sleeves, and boys wear kimonos with tattoos, hanabi, and pant skirts. However, the costumes for July 3rd are not as formal as they used to be, and sometimes there are strange costumes, but no matter how they are dressed, the importance of the ceremony and the focus of the prayers remain the same.

Girls' Seventh Five Thirds [Customs] Girls' growth is celebrated at the ages of three and seven, and it was first held in the Kanto region. At the age of three, girls are formally dressed in a hairdresser's outfit, and at the age of seven, they are dressed in a sash. It is a very important event to celebrate the growth of a girl, and the kimono she wears at this time is the first one she has worn since her birth, so it is very important.

Shichigosan [Customs] At the age of three, boys and girls are dressed similarly, but at the age of five, boys wear a kimono in the style of a pantsuit to celebrate the occasion, and the rituals and attire at this time are very important. In the Edo period (1603-1867), in martial arts societies, boys wore a formal kimono with pants and skirts when they turned five years old to symbolize that they had laid a good foundation and were firmly established in the foundation. The ceremony and dress were very important at this time, as standing on the base meant becoming a samurai above all others and entering another stage

First Birthday Celebration [Customs] The first birthday of a child is celebrated with great care, as it is important to ensure that the child's first year of life is a safe one, and to pray for the child's happiness in his or her future growth. At the celebration, a "cake birth" is prepared, and nowadays, depending on the region, other kinds of cakes are prepared. In addition, a "one-liter cake" is prepared in the hope that the child will take his/her first step in carrying out his/her mission and to prove that he/she is healthy.

Ceremony for Kindergarten Entry [Custom] Since birth, a cute little child has stayed at home and has been taken care of by everyone around him or her. Now that they can talk and do basic activities, they will be entering kindergarten to learn how to make initial contact with people. This is a very important and exciting beginning, so give them some small gifts to encourage them to go on to the next level! Usually, you will give your child crayons, coloring books, etc., but it's best to ask your child what he or she prefers. In addition, you don't have to go overboard when it comes to returning gifts, so it's usually just a matter of saying thank you.

Giving gifts to celebrate entering elementary school [custom] Children entering elementary school represent the first stage of life's challenges, so giving gifts to celebrate is a sign of blessing and prayer. Before starting elementary school, parents usually prepare many pre-school books or related learning tools to prepare their children for school, so gifts should avoid giving learning tools and so on. The most common gift is a school bag, but the best way is to ask the children or parents directly about their preferences, and then send the gift. If you don't have a good idea, it's good to give socks, pencils, and shirts that you can use at school.

Ceremony for entering middle school [Custom] Since entering middle school is also seen as a process of becoming an adult, it is only natural to give a gift at this time. Usually, gifts are given in the form of watches, pens, and other items that can be used in school. However, if you know the child or the parents of the child who is going to middle school well, it is best to ask them what they like before choosing what to give them. In addition, the gift should not be too expensive, as long as there is a blessing in mind.

Gift tags [Customs] Gift tags must be placed on the wrapping of gifts with a celebratory meaning, as well as on the water guide. The Japanese kanji for "gift tag" is "iron". Its origin is from the iron abalone, which used to be sliced into thin slices and then dried in the sun as an important item in various ceremonies in the old days. In the olden days, it was necessary to stretch the abalone into thin slices and then dry them in the sun, which was an important part of various ceremonies in the olden days. In the past, the real abalone was put on the wrapping paper, but now only the shape is left, usually made of wrapping paper. nosi is usually red and white Japanese paper folded out of the upper end of the slender hexagonal shape, folded in two folds to celebrate the event, to celebrate the wedding folded in half folded, to visit a sick person is also folded in two folds.

Ebisu-kyo [custom] Ebisu-kyo is the Ebisu festival held on October 20th. It is a custom passed down from merchant to merchant to pray for the prosperity of their business.

PETARA ICHI [Custom] Petara Ichi is a market for pickled daikon radish, and on October 19, Petara Ichi is held on the street between Odenma-cho and Kodenma-cho in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. You can hear merchants selling PETARA, which is actually the name of the pickles. Originally, PETARA was a market selling salt and sea bream for the next day's Ebisu lecture, but at some point it became a market selling pickled radishes exclusively.

Okaiji [custom] On October 13th, a puja is held on the anniversary of the death of Nichiren Shonin, and this puja is called Okaiji. The Gokai-ji ceremony at Ikegami Honmonji Temple in Tokyo is very famous. All the believers make offerings to the Buddha with ten thousand lamps.

The 210th day [custom] September 1, also known as the 210th day, is the 210th day from the beginning of spring, when typhoons are at their peak and crops are being harvested, so farmers are very worried during this period. So it's important to be careful and be prepared for anything that comes your way at this time.

Spilling of beans [custom] In Japan, the season and name of spilling of beans varies from place to place, and there is a customary ritual called onigiri, which is held on New Year's Eve or December 27th, and the main purpose is to drive away evil spirits. In Wakayama Prefecture, beans are burned on the night of Setsubun and then used for divination.

Then, they are used to predict the weather, which is called doujiru or doujinshi. There are many ways to do this, including lining up 12 beans from the right to represent the 12 months, and then burning the beans to make sure that the color of the beans looks white for a sunny day, and black for rain, which is a special custom.

Ebisu [custom] If you visit Ebisu, one of the seven gods of good fortune, on the 10th day of the new year, you are said to be blessed. Ebisu was originally a god of worship at Nishinomiya in Hyogo Prefecture, and it was believed by merchants in the Kansai region. He is also known to be very close to the public by wearing a hat and posing as if he had caught a sea bream.

It is the first time a samurai's child puts on his or her armor when he or she comes of age, and it is the first time a samurai's child puts on his or her armor. It means to put on armor for the first time and to put on armor for the first time. Nowadays, the meaning of Ichiharu is that the whole body and mind should be completely transformed and all things and clothes should be renewed for the New Year.

Emperor's Residence [Custom] The Emperor's Residence is celebrated on January 2 every year. On this day, the Emperor, Empress and Crown Prince appear in front of the public once in the morning and once in the afternoon to receive New Year's greetings from all the people of Japan.

Fireworks display [custom] Fireworks display is the most representative summer custom. The origin of the event is a fireworks competition between two fireworks makers, Tamaya and Keiya, in the Sumida River in Edo (now Tokyo) during the Edo period. Nowadays, fireworks displays are held all over Japan in the summer, and on hot and humid summer nights when it is difficult to sleep, watching fireworks displays is the best way to enjoy the lively atmosphere. The fireworks explode and disappear with a bang in the night sky, symbolizing purity and impermanence, just like cherry blossoms.

Collection of tea [custom] Green tea is a very important beverage in Japanese life. Tea picking is a very important activity for Japanese people. The so-called tea picking is the plucking of new buds and leaves of the tea tree, and tea picking takes place for three weeks from mid-April to the end of May every year, and is at its peak in the two to three weeks after the start of the 88th night (around May 2nd). The leaves are steamed and kneaded the same night. In the old days, people used to tie a red towel around their heads and sing a song while picking tea, but nowadays, with the mechanization of tea picking, the joy of tea picking has disappeared.

Bon [Customs] The so-called Bon is a Buddhist ritual held around July 13-15 or August every year to pay homage to one's ancestors. It is said that the ancestors return home during this period, and to prevent them from finding their way back home, fire pans are set up in front of the house and lanterns are hung inside the house. In addition, the altar is beautifully organized and decorated with offerings such as vegetables and fruits. At the end of this period, the ancestors are sent back to their homes. At this time, a fire pit is set up in front of the entrance, and offerings are floated in the river and the sea as a sign of sending off the ancestors.

New Year's Buckwheat Noodles [Custom] The custom of eating New Year's Buckwheat Noodles on New Year's Eve has been passed down since the Edo period. The origin of this custom is that a long time ago, during the cleaning on New Year's Eve, a gold craftsman at his workplace made balls of scattered gold dust and buckwheat, and then placed the balls on a fire pit and barbecued them in order to extract the gold dust from the balls. The buckwheat was used to collect the gold, and the custom of eating soba on New Year's Eve slowly evolved. Today's buckwheat noodles are long and thin, and the purpose of eating buckwheat noodles is to pray for longevity.

Black gunpowder was invented in China around the 3rd century A.D. and later spread to Europe. In the 14th century, grand fireworks began to be set off in Europe, often for nearly half a day. On August 6, 1613, when merchants from the Ming Dynasty in England and China visited Japan, they set off fireworks in Toshifu Castle for Tokugawa Ieyasu to enjoy, and this is said to be the first "hanabi" in Japan.

Being able to see the fireworks clearly is the most important thing, but the first thing you should consider is the direction of the wind. If you look downwind, you will not only be unable to see the fireworks because of the smoke, but you may also encounter the gases from the fireworks, which are painful and dangerous if they get into your eyes. In addition is according to their own preferences, if you want to see clearly after the fireworks hit the sky after the overall shape of the general to leave the place of flowers about 400-500 meters; if you want to feel as if the fireworks of the vibrancy of the seemingly nearer good. It's important to check everything in advance before it gets dark and find a good location. It's also important not to be near places where people move a lot, such as roads and stalls, so that you can't concentrate on your viewing pleasure.

Hanami [custom] Hanami is an event where people go out to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms while having fun. In Japan, cherry blossoms are in full bloom in March and April, and people go out to enjoy them with their families, friends, and coworkers. Usually, people sit under the cherry blossom trees and enjoy the beautiful spring weather while drinking and singing.

New Year's Eve [Customs] New Year's Eve is called "osetsu cuisine" in Japanese and is a special dish eaten on the first three days of the New Year. A variety of dishes, such as yakiniku (grilled food) and boiled food, are served in a lacquer-lined, stacked square box. The dishes look luxurious and can be stored for a long time, so housewives do not have to go through the trouble of preparing meals for the next three days, thus relieving them of the burden of doing household chores. Basically, there are some essential New Year's dishes that have special meanings, such as snapper, which means "good luck, celebration", and kombu, which means "happiness", but there are some slight variations depending on the place.

Shichigusa Porridge [Custom] On January 7, it is customary to cook porridge with the "seven herbs of spring" such as celery. It is said that eating this porridge on this day will protect you from all kinds of diseases. In addition, there are different ways of cooking the porridge depending on the place, for example, in some places, small beans are added to the porridge.

Mirror Cake [Custom] On January 11th, the mirror cake that adorns a niche is taken down and eaten, which is called "Mirror Cake". Originally, this custom was held on the 20th, but on January 20, 1651, Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate, died, so the 20th was changed to the 11th. On the 11th day of the first month, the mirror cake is cut and eaten, and since the mirror cake is a good-luck object, it is cut with a mallet because it should not be cut with a sharp object. This custom is called Mirror Cake Cracking, because the mirror cake is a good-luck item and should not be cut with a sharp object.

Mirror cakes [custom] Mirror cakes are two round flat rice cakes about 10 to 20 centimeters in size stacked on a stand. During the first month of the lunar calendar, they are placed in a niche and enshrined to the gods. There is an old belief in Japan that the god of the year will visit your home during the first month of the year, and that you must prepare kamaboko to honor the god of the year. However, in recent years, fewer and fewer people are practicing this mythological custom. In recent years, however, fewer and fewer people have kept up with this mythological custom, and the mirror cake is usually used as a decoration.

Straw Rope [Custom] Straw rope is hung on the door to ward off evil spirits during the first month of the year. Originally, because it represents a pure place to welcome the gods, it was a charm made from a collection of auspicious objects such as tangerines and Ise shrimp. The tangerine has a meaning of prosperity for the children and grandchildren, and each of the other good luck charms also has a different meaning. At the end of the New Year, the straw rope is taken down together with the kadomatsu and brought to the shrine to be burned.

New Year's Greetings [Custom] A New Year's Greeting is a letter of congratulations sent to good friends, relatives and elders during the New Year. It is also known as a New Year's card. Originally, New Year's cards were written on January 2 and sent out during the period (until January 7) in Matsunouchi. However, nowadays, people start to prepare their New Year's cards at the end of the year to tie in with the New Year's Day special New Year's greeting postal system, and fewer and fewer people start to write their cards on January 2 instead.

Tusu [custom] The custom of drinking tusu in Japan began in the early Heian period. Tusu is a kind of medicinal liquor with herbs such as sansho, katsura, and cinnamon, and it is said that drinking it can expel evil spirits and prolong life, and it is indispensable for New Year's celebrations. Usually, after family members wish each other a healthy year, they drink Tusu in order of seniority.

Munsong [custom] In order to celebrate the New Year, a "Munsong" is placed at the entrance of the house, which is a symbol of inviting the gods and a representation of the place where the gods come down to the world to stay. In the past, evergreen trees such as pine and cedar were used for this decoration, but at some point it became completely pine-based and was called "kadomatsu" because it was placed in front of the door. The present-day "Kadomatsu" is usually decorated with pine branches surrounded by three bamboos and knotted with a rope. However, in the Kansai region, kadomatsu are also decorated with small ornaments made of Japanese paper and knotted with paper ropes. On January 7, the kadomatsu and many other New Year's decorations are removed. This is the end of the New Year in the first month of the lunar calendar. The period from New Year's Day to January 7 is called "Matsunouchi".

<br> Miso [custom] Miso was originally called "boiled miso", which was made by adding various things in a soup, and is an important food for the New Year. It is said that the custom of eating okonomiyaki began in the Muromachi period. At that time, eating mazutaki on New Year's Day was specifically called "Hohokiri". The meaning of this is that it is eaten in the hope of good health. The method of eating motsunabe varies from region to region, with rounded motsunabe used in the Upper Kansai region and four-cornered motsunabe used in the Kanto region. Eating sweet potatoes is a prayer for good luck. In terms of broth, clear broth is used in the Kanto region and miso is used in the Kansai region. The other ingredients used in the motsunabe are the famous products of each region.

Hatsumomo [custom] literally means the first dream of the first month. In reality, it is the dream you have on the night of the second day of the first month after you start working. The term "hatsumomo" has existed since the Edo period. According to Ieyasu Tokugawa, a dream of "one Fuji, two eagles, and three eggplants" is an auspicious sign.

Carp Flags [Custom] The custom of flying carp flags on the Dragon Boat Festival began in the middle of the Edo period. The origin is based on the Chinese legend of the Dragon Gate, which says that a carp that crosses the Dragon Gate of the Yellow River rapids becomes a dragon. The carp flags fluttering in the wind look like they are striving to go upstream in the rapids. It is said that this is a way to pray for the child's upward mobility and fulfillment.

Calamus [custom] This is a very fragrant plant that was used in stomach medicine in ancient times. During the Dragon Boat Festival, calamus soup is brewed and calamus and mugwort are inserted in the entrance to ward off evil spirits.

Dumplings [custom] Dumplings were introduced from China in the Nara period. Because they were easy to store and carry, they quickly became popular in the public's diet. In the Edo period, zongzi became a kind of confectionery and became more popular. In addition, the custom of eating zongzi at the Dragon Boat Festival in Japan was influenced by the story of Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet.

Chinese New Year culture, which has been y rooted for thousands of years, has been brought to the rest of the world by 30 million overseas Chinese. There, Chinese New Year celebrations are infused with a strong Chinese flavor and a touch of the exotic.

Singapore

Citrus is a must-have New Year's item. Singaporean Chinese in the New Year, must be a delicate small paper bag with two mandarin oranges as a New Year's gift, in order to express "great luck", "two gold" and "good things come in pairs" of the multiple blessings. The red packet is a gift that expresses the blessings of "Red envelopes are essential, but this year they will be replaced by gold envelopes. Because gold, blue, black and white are considered auspicious colors in Singapore this year, and the Chinese do not like to use plain colors in the Chinese New Year, so more gold.

Malaysia

Twenty percent of Chinese are Catholic and Christian, and they also celebrate Chinese New Year. For this reason, churches are open on the first day of the Lunar New Year for these congregations to attend mass, and churches also allow Chinese lion dancers to come to the church to symbolize prosperity. On the fifteenth day of the first month, unmarried boys throw apples to unmarried girls, while women throw mandarin oranges to men in the hope of finding an agreeable man or gentle girl in the future.

Iraq

The few Chinese people like to eat crabs salvaged from the Tigris River, but Iraqi natives don't eat crabs because they don't know how to eat them. The Iraqi owner of the Hani store usually only buys a small amount of crab, and if he catches up with any Chinese company that has a large number of people coming, or if the embassy organizes an event to purchase the stuff, this small store will be snapped up. Therefore, in order to ensure that you can eat crabs during the holidays, you have to visit this store every now and then. However, some Chinese in the U.S. are avoiding eating crabs in the Spring Festival because they have the reputation of being rampant or not being able to do the right thing, which can be seen in the difference between the same family and the different cultures.

The United States

Every Chinese New Year, New York's iconic Empire State Building on the 1,327 colorful lights will be a change from the old American Stars and Stripes red, white and blue, light up the Chinese favorite red and gold, said the Chinese Lunar New Year congratulations. The format has continued for six years now.

Canada

Because of the local Chinese culture is flourishing, many Chinese people choose to eat New Year's Eve dinner in restaurants, however, at the dinner table, there are two habits are absorbed by the local culture evolved: one is that most of the people talk in a soft voice, there is less talk, the other is that the individual drink freely and moderately, and there is less drunkenness.

Australia

The Chinese New Year falls in the middle of summer, and the Dragon Boat Race is the grand finale of the festivities, often attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators. In addition, Melbourne has the world's longest dragon, at 150 meters long, with a history of more than 100 years. More than 200 able-bodied Australians and Chinese carry the dragon through the streets every Spring Festival, making it an extremely festive event.

The North Pole

On February 16, 2002, China's first purely civilian Arctic expedition flew to the North Pole, and on New Year's Eve in the Norwegian city of Longyearbyen on the Svalbard archipelago held an unprecedented Chinese Polar Spring Festival gala, which ignited a red Chinese flame in the Polar Regions.

Chinese New Year in countries around the world

:Starvation

Indians practice fasting on New Year's Day, from early morning until midnight. It is only after midnight that families taste the prepared meal and congratulate each other on the New Year.

France: Drink up all the wine

The French have a superstition that having leftover wine at home on New Year's Eve will bring bad luck in the coming year. Only clean, can usher in a year of good days. Therefore, they would rather get drunk and drink all the wine in the house.

Poland: Eating greens

Polish young girls wear the characteristic rabbit-walking dress to eat greens on New Year's Day, and it is said that eating greens will make everything go well.

Paraguay: No fireworks

Paraguayans in South America have designated the last five days of the year as "cold food days". During these five days, all the people, from heads of state down to civilians, do not eat fireworks, but only eat cold food. Only after the New Year's clock strikes zero hour can they begin to light a fire to cook food and celebrate the New Year with a feast.

Madagascar: Avoid eating meat

In Madagascar, meat is not allowed to be eaten seven days before the New Year's Day, and only on New Year's Eve can some poultry be eaten for dinner. On New Year's Day, couples should present cocktails to both parents to show their respect, and chicken legs to siblings to show their concern and friendship.

Vietnam: soup is forbidden

Some ethnic minorities in the northern region of Vietnam have to burn incense, kowtow to the place where they fetch water on weekdays on New Year's Eve and beat a bucket of water to cook New Year's Eve dinner. After cooking, the ancestors are honored and then the whole family eats the New Year's Eve rice. When eating this meal, soup is absolutely forbidden. They believe that if they drink the soup, the planted crops will be flooded.

Hungary: Avoid eating flying birds

Hungarians do not eat poultry on New Year's Eve, because they believe that if they eat chickens, ducks, pigeons and other flying birds, the luck of the coming year will fly away. They send gifts to friends and relatives in the New Year, most like gifts with chimney sweepers and small fat pig graphics, chimney sweeping is of course a symbol of the old, chubby little pig, likeable, meaning also like. People respect the little pig figuratively, but in reality it's a different story, because their traditional New Year's food is fried suckling pig, and that's what they're going to do to the little pig!

Bulgaria: sneeze to get cows and sheep

If you eat New Year's Eve dinner at a Bulgarian home, be sure to sneeze so that you will get unexpected benefits. Local customs believe that the first person to sneeze will bring a year of happiness to the whole family. So the director walked to his farm, will be the first to see the first sheep, the first calf, or the first foal to bring over to the first sneezing guests, this sneeze how worth it!