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Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by dammyjay93(m): 7:38am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Soon, people the world over will be silently judging their significant others by the size of their bouquet, box of chocolates, and bling. Ah, modern love — it all seems so trite when compared to the traditions of yore. Before Beyoncé was telling us to put a ring on it and greeting cards were expressing our feelings for us, young lovers were vying for each other’s attention with strange and fascinating courtship rituals. Parts of the globe still practice these endearing and bizarre customs, and we bring you the best of the bunch after the break. |
Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by 2cato: 7:42am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Paying attention attentively. |
Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by rawpadgin(m): 7:54am On Oct 16, 2014 |
waiting..... |
Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by pickabeau1: 7:55am On Oct 16, 2014 |
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Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by yorex2011: 7:55am On Oct 16, 2014 |
This thread looks frontpage-ish |
Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by Tallesty1(m): 8:00am On Oct 16, 2014 |
I'm here |
Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by dammyjay93(m): 8:04am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Colonial America For young couples considering marriage, bundling became a popular practice across Europe and Colonial America. Serious lovebirds would test the law of attraction by sleeping fully clothed in bed with a board or sack between them to quell any sexual temptation. Sometimes they were even sewn into their sheets. Clearly, no one was playing “light as a feather” at this sleepover. Sweethearts not ready for bundling expressed their desires in other ways — but only at a safe distance. A hot date back then consisted of hanging out at home under the watchful eyes of your parents, but there was a way around their incriminating gaze. The courting stick was a six-foot-long hollow device fitted with ear and mouthpieces that allowed young couples to whisper sweet nothings to each other while in polite company. 1 Like
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Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by dammyjay93(m): 8:08am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Austria Eligible women in rural Austria during the 19th century would tuck apple slices in their armpits while dancing. When the music stopped, they would offer the sweat-soaked fruit to their partner. He would consume the exotic treat if he wantedto be “exposed to her personal sexual fragrance.”
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Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by dammyjay93(m): 8:18am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Cambodia Throughout history, sex before marriage was usually considered taboo. Not so in Cambodia, where members of the Kreung tribe have adopted a polyamorous, premarital lifestyle. Unmarried teen girls can explore sex with multiple partners in a “love hut.” Parents build the shelters for their daughters as a way to encourage empowerment, independence, and help them find their one true love. The tiny houses aren’t just for sex. They also offer partners a quiet place to talk and get to know one another.
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Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by dammyjay93(m): 8:23am On Oct 16, 2014 |
China The Dai people from the southwest of China still practice several ancient courtship traditions, including one that finds young singles gathering by the village bonfire at night. The women sit around it wearing billowing skirts, quietly turning their spinning wheels. Men draped in red blankets “visit” the women by circling them, serenading the group with various instruments. If a man takes a liking to one of the girls, he will approach her directly with a song. If a woman wants to get the attention of a guy, she will invite him to sit down by offering him a stool (she keeps it tucked under her skirt until the time is right). The men wrap their dates in blankets, and they quietly talk.
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Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by dammyjay93(m): 8:25am On Oct 16, 2014 |
England Fine English gentlemen would offer their true love a pair of gloves. If she wore them to church on Sunday, it was her way of agreeing to the relationship. If not, they spared themselves a lot of drama.
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Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by dammyjay93(m): 8:37am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Indonesia To prepare for marriage in traditional Hindu Balinese society, girls and boys approaching puberty undergo a ritual tooth filing. Preparations for the special day are extensive, six teeth are filed, and the ceremony often concludes with prayer at the family temple. Tooth filing is one of 13 rituals completed throughout a person’s life and is done to help cleanse them of sin.
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Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by dammyjay93(m): 8:40am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Norway Norway doesn’t win any points for subtlety when it comes to courtship, but their methods were veryGame of Thrones-ish, so we approve. When a girl became ready for marriage, her father would let men know she was available by placing an empty sheath on her belt. If a suitor fancied her, he would place a knife in the sheath, which would signal to others she was taken.
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Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by dammyjay93(m): 8:43am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Taiwan Taiwanese aboriginal tribe the Atayal are one of several that practiced headhunting as a way to demonstrate their valor and ability to provide for a family. The gory trophies were boiled, dried, and hung for protection. Displaying your enemy’s head wasn’t enough to win the heart of an Atayal woman, however. Ladies were free to reject as many marriage proposals as they wanted before tying the knot, but could only get hitched with the proper facial tattoos.
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Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by dammyjay93(m): 8:44am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Wales Since the 17th century, Welsh couples have been demonstrating their fondness for one another by trading lovespoons. The intricately hand-carved wooden spoons are decorated with various symbols. Some lovespoons were handed down to younger generations and carvings were added, while others were created so men could show off their craft. Proving your woodworking prowess to your beloved’s father has disappeared from Welsh courtship rituals, but the lovespoons are still gifted as decorations — especially on Valentine’s Day.
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Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by dammyjay93(m): 8:45am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Add yours |
Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by olamydey(f): 8:49am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Incase... |
Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by mesoade(m): 8:51am On Oct 16, 2014 |
dammyjay93:Holy poo! Can't imagine eating any eff'ing thing from a naija girl's armpit. |
Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by dammyjay93(m): 9:02am On Oct 16, 2014 |
mesoade:wicked |
Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by mesoade(m): 9:05am On Oct 16, 2014 |
In igboland. A gal is made to carry a pot filled with water to d brim to the house of d boy his mum wishes to marry 4 her,d essence of d filled pot is to show attention to the cleavages of the gal due to splashes of water dat'll spill on her |
Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by Sweetlemon(f): 3:38pm On Oct 17, 2014 |
mesoade: Yeah I've heard that. VERY seductive. |
Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by Sweetlemon(f): 3:38pm On Oct 17, 2014 |
This thread is front page material nau. |
Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by itstpia1: 3:52pm On Oct 17, 2014 |
mesoade: unless you were offered N10 million? |
Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by mesoade(m): 4:59pm On Oct 17, 2014 |
itstpia1:you have a point. |
Re: Strange And Fascinating Courtship Traditions Around The World by Ezibless: 6:46pm On Oct 17, 2014 |
Austria's disgusting! What happened to eating the 'fresh apple' before the dance begins |
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