It seems many traditions from around the world involve making a mess. In Guatemala, a white bell filled with rice, flour, and other grains that represent prosperity and abundance is placed at the entrance of the groom’s home. When the newlyweds enter, the groom’s mother breaks the bell ...
customs 3. takes place 4. strangers 5. customs 1. 根据句意“___在饺子里找到硬币的人来年会有好运”,结合备选项,选择Whoever,表示“无论是谁”。 2. 根据句意“世界各地的新年___都有一个共同点——它们都涉及到朋友和家人”,结合备选项,选择customs,表示“习俗”。 3. 根据句意“虽然新年庆祝活动...
The Strange History of Traditions around the WorldWe are all familiar with the vast number of Christmas traditions and customs we observe today; however, hundreds of equally wonderful and bizarre traditions have been lost or corrupted over the ages.Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)...
Strange Christmas Traditions from around the World: If You Think Christmas Is All about Santa Claus, Christmas Trees, Stockings & Bonfires, Think Again. Check out These Playful, Heartwarming and Downright Strange Christmas Customs from around the Globe, Compiled by Caroline M Sudan...
The Rehearsal of Cultures in the Late Renaissance i IN THE AUTUMN OF 1599, Thomas Platter of Basle visited the London apartments of Walter Cope—gentleman, adventurer, and member of Elizabeth's So-ciety of Antiquaries—to view Cope's collection of curiosities gathered from around the world. ...
To keep you safe on your next trip away, we’ve rounded up the 10 strangest laws about sex around the world. 1. Singapore: Window flashing is illegal In Singapore, it’sillegalto strut around nude if you’re in a private place that’s in public view. This includes standing in front ...
different from what is usual, ordinary, or expected : odd a strange person the cat's strange behavior a strange sound not before known, heard, or seen : unfamiliar feeling lost in a strange city customs that were strange to him not entirely comfortable or well : uncomfortable, ill at ease...
The border between Northern Ireland and Ireland, or the Irish-British border (Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom) doesn't have many contrasts. But there is at least one exception. Pictured here is a former customs guard station which is situated directly on the border. ...
Traditions vary widely around the world, and the ways of one society often seem downright wacky to others. American culture and traditions, thanks to the hard work of Hollywood and other arms of the nation's media multiplex, have become well-known in most corners of the map. But that doesn...