Apple of temptation in China
In China, an apple for a couple is not a symbol of discord, but, on the contrary, an object of rapprochement. A relative holds an apple on a string, and the newlyweds try to bite into it. Of course, their lips touch in the process. A cunning relative may remove the apple altogether, after which the couple simply collides with their lips and kisses. This is similar to the Russian wedding tradition of shouting “Gorko”, but the Chinese call this action “Nao Dongfang”.
First meeting
The marriage custom of Tanzania also amazes the minds of Europeans. Here, the bride and groom do not have the opportunity to look at each other until their union is officially sealed.
Marriages here are concluded by agreement of the parents of the spouses. Moreover, the wedding ceremony takes place without the participation of the bride. The celebration is attended by the relatives of the young wife, the groom and his close circle. The bride herself is at home at this time. She, dressed in a wedding dress, can spend several hours waiting for her husband.
France and chamber pots
France is now considered one of the most sophisticated countries, and in the Middle Ages a chamber pot was a mandatory piece of furniture in every bedroom. This is where a strange tradition was born, which suggested that the parents would collect the leftover food from the table and serve it to the newlyweds in the bedchamber in a chamber pot. Sure, the chamber pot was clean and unused, but it still didn't look like a romantic dinner.
Interestingly, the tradition continues today. Now you can buy special toilet-shaped bowls in stores. For newlyweds, they are filled with chocolate fondue and served with champagne.
The wedding night in Japan was controlled by the mother-in-law, and sex in Thailand lasts for several hours
Have you ever thought about what kind of sex life, for example, the people of Thailand or Africa have? No? But in vain. Sexual preferences vary widely across countries.
India
India is one of those countries where they still try to observe all customs and traditions. For example, contrary to the common practice of abstinence before marriage, Indians abstain from sex after marriage! Like, you first need to get used to each other, get to know each other well, and sex and other similar nonsense can be left for later. But free men and women have sex when they want and where they want, and they do it for a long time and delightfully. I think you have already guessed that we are talking about tantrics. Tantrists, people who practice Tantra yoga, are convinced of the divine purpose of love. For them, sex is not just a physical connection between two opposite sexes, but also a spiritual one. Tantrics make love only with the person they love, and not with the first one they come across. Their love pleasure can last for several hours, the partners bring each other to exhaustion.
Thailand
Everyone is used to thinking of Thailand as almost one of the most depraved and liberated countries. But in fact, everything is the other way around. Everything about frivolity applies only to tourists and visitors. In fact, their sex life is difficult. It is extremely difficult for a man to persuade a woman to make love before marriage, and all because premarital relations there are very categorical. But, if the young people still did not “endure”, they will have to ask for forgiveness from the spirits of their ancestors. And before the wedding night, a huge cat must first visit the newlyweds’ room; he promises to make the newlyweds’ lives happy and long!
Japan
Residents of the Land of the Rising Sun are very sensitive to their sex life. The first time after meeting, a loving couple is not left alone. A matchmaker should always be present (as a rule, this role is always played by the mother-in-law). All this time, she diligently praises her child - that there is simply no one better than her son in the world. The Japanese had such a custom - the first wedding night had to take place in the presence of the mother-in-law (it’s good that this happened before), who taught the daughter-in-law how to properly caress her son! Apparently the training was not in vain, since Japanese women are considered the best sexual partners in the world. The Japanese also have traditional holidays, one of which is the festival of fertility, the symbol of which is the phallus! What’s most interesting is that the length of this “unit” reaches 2.5 m! All female representatives strive to touch the “symbol of fertility”; according to legend, this should bring them strong children. But so that there is harmony and mutual understanding in the family, the Japanese celebrate another fertility holiday - as you probably guessed, the symbol is the vagina! I wonder how happy Japanese people are in marriage?
England
England is the most frigid country! 80% of women and 73% of men in this country have sex with only one partner, and one in eight of them have had sex only 1-2 times in the past year! Yes...the English are not the French, passion is not their role. But what can we say, if back in the Victorian era, ladies from high society had to lie in bed literally like a log. There shouldn't have been any movements, oohs or aahs. Apparently that’s why all high-ranking men ran from their wives to passionate washerwomen.
But, what is most interesting, the British themselves are quite satisfied with their sex life, believing that the most important thing is quality, not quantity. Well, can you argue with that?
Germany
A country of sex shops, erotic videos, whips and handcuffs. It is difficult to imagine that prohibitions and sex customs once existed in this country. In the Middle Ages, hot German men took an ax to bed with them - no, not their mother-in-law! They sincerely believed that if during orgasm they took out an ax and even showed it to their wife, then a boy would definitely be born. Wonderful, isn't it? But judging by the fact that no one does this now, this tradition turned out to be ineffective.
Africa
This is where sexual etiquette, as they say, has no restrictions. Residents of Africa can afford everything - oral sex, group sex, swinging, etc. But, however, Africans are quick to justify their “bad” behavior by saying that it all helps the harvest! This is how they go to the field in the morning and “call” for the harvest, and as soon as they “call” they go home.
Men are also allowed to have as many wives as they want - yes, harems are also common in Africa.
As for ancient customs that have sunk into oblivion, Africans had many of them. For example, it was not the groom who had to deflower a girl, but the leader. Well, the Africans realized that there was nothing fun here and improved the tradition. Now the bride is having fun with all the guests of the holiday, how fun it must be for the groom at such moments!
America
What you could write a whole book about is the sexual etiquette of the United States - each state has its own laws. Moreover, these laws sometimes reach the point of absurdity. For example, in the state of Louisiana, the responsibility to purchase a condom falls on the fragile shoulders of a woman; if a man tries to buy a contraceptive item, he can be fined. Or another equally absurd law - in the state of Florida you can have sex only in the dark, only in a messianic position, and a man has no right to kiss a woman’s breasts. I wonder who checks this and how many lovers have already been fined?
If you are planning to go to America, check what laws are in the state where you are going. Many uninformed tourists must have opened their wallets there.
To summarize, I would like to say - how good it is that we have freedom of choice, our own personal inviolable life, for which there is no page in the criminal code.
Based on materials from: GIGAworld
Read Comments on Google News
Subscribe to our Telegram channel to be the first to know about the most important events!
If you find an error, please select a piece of text and press Ctrl+Enter.
Marriage games in India
In India they play with the veil, but do not hang it outside after the wedding night, as in some countries, but hide the bride under it. The cover is so thick that the groom cannot easily guess where the head is and where the legs are. And the relatives crowd around the bed, on which the bride lies under the covers, and make all sorts of vulgar jokes. The most interesting thing is that the groom must guess where the legs are and where the head is, so as not to become henpecked. Because if he confuses his head with his feet, he will forever be at the feet of the young lady.
Customs of different countries of the world
It is noteworthy that for all nationalities, wedding celebrations take place differently. Having attended a wedding in your own country, you can be very surprised by the customs offered on another continent. This is a completely different and special world that cannot be compared with neighboring countries.
It is not at all necessary at present to observe the traditions of all countries. However, it is very interesting to know them. Perhaps someone will see the truth in this and want to observe it.
Different nationalities have interesting customs on the first wedding night. Some of them are outlandish, some are quite ordinary. These are the very traditions that the indigenous people of a particular country try to observe.
Africa
https://youtu.be/xjP_9CAIgJU
It can be immediately noted that the most eccentric and strange traditions exist in African countries. These are the traditions that sometimes make your hair stand on end. Africa is the least civilized and developed continent, where outlandish rituals exist to this day.
In the first five days after marriage, in many villages, not only newlyweds, but also happy married couples who have been married for quite a long time go for their first intimacy.
Customs of the first wedding night among different nations.
They are the ones who teach the newlyweds how to behave before the night. This conversation can last up to five days. At the same time, married couples can not only tell, but also show by example.
In other tribes, the bride's elder sister or her close relative lies under the bed. Throughout the wedding night, she gives advice on how to behave. And the next morning he tells the rest of his relatives about how the first wedding night went and how successful it was.
Papua New Guinea
Surprisingly, in New Guinea, the first intimacy of newlyweds can occur even before the official marriage ceremony. The bride, along with her relatives, goes without warning to woo the groom. The task of the man’s parents is to see as quickly as possible that they are being approached for matchmaking and to be able to meet close relatives as the most welcome guests.
The future of the family depends on how the meeting went. If everything happened successfully, then the bride remains with the man for the first intimacy, and the parents go home. For the Papuans, the ability to meet the bride and her relatives meant the ability to deal with difficult life situations, which in most cases arise suddenly and unexpectedly.
In another no less amazing tribe that observes ancient traditions, the bride’s aunt plays an important role at the wedding. She should be the first to make sure that the man (groom) is okay with potency. To do this, before the wedding, she spends the night with him. In the morning he tells his niece how good her husband is.
If everything suits her, then the marriage ceremony takes place on this day. The aunt may also be present on the wedding night itself, giving advice on how best to establish intimacy and relationships between the spouses.
Philippines
Customs of the first wedding night.
A stranger custom exists in the Philippines. The girl is often not present at the wedding at all. Instead, her parents go to match and then enter into marriage.
A noisy and magnificent feast is arranged, after which the groom goes to his house, where a beautifully dressed bride awaits him. Often this is their first moment of acquaintance. A prerequisite on this night is the first sexual intimacy.
Most people in the Philippines prohibit sex on the first night. That is, a wedding is held at which all the guests and newlyweds are having fun. As a rule, alcohol flows like a river at such events. After the official part and a noisy feast, all the guests and young spouses go to bed.
At the same time, the task of the guests is to prevent sexual intimacy between the newlyweds. This is due to the ban on sex while intoxicated. The very next day, the husband and wife can have sexual intercourse at night.
India
Indian peoples prohibit sexual intimacy for the first three nights after marriage. This is explained by the fact that people are afraid of angering the gods. At this time, the newlyweds should sleep together at night, but at the same time, a piece of wood greased with lavender oil is placed between them in the bed. He promises the family prosperity and material contentment.
Wedding night customs among different nations.
Only on the fourth night in India can young spouses remove the symbol of well-being from the bed and have sexual intercourse.
Macedonia
The first wedding night of the residents of Macedonia is very strange. Their job is not to have sexual intercourse. They must decide who will be in charge of the family throughout their lives.
To do this, the husband and wife are locked in a room where a hat and boots remain. The task of one of the newlyweds is to take possession of the trophy. In the morning, the one who leaves the room with symbols of power is subsequently considered the head of the family.
It is a mistake to believe that in all situations the victory went to the man. The woman has been prepared for this fight since childhood. Therefore, she knew fighting techniques well and could easily defeat many of the stronger sex.
Germany
In ancient medieval times in Germany there was a so-called right of the first wedding night. It meant that the feudal lord had to be the first to check the virginity and chastity of the bride.
As soon as the peasants were planning to get married, they informed their feudal lord about it. He had to have sexual relations with the bride before the official wedding night of the couple. After which he stated her virginity.
Fortunately, at present such a strange custom does not exist and brides are free to choose on their own with whom and when to have sexual intercourse.
Crazy serenades in the USA
The tradition originated in France, but during colonial times it migrated to the United States. On the wedding night, friends and relatives sing crazy serenades under their window, pots, pans and other rattling equipment are used as instruments. The content of the songs is also not at all romantic. The singers are having fun, but how the newlyweds feel during this is unknown.
The right of the first night in Rus'
In Rus', the tradition of the first night was prohibited, which, however, did not stop landowners from interfering in the life of their serfs. The right of the first night to know was fascinated until the 19th century. The nobility considered representatives of the lower class, that is, peasants, to be base people, and was not going to take their opinion into account.
Serfs were the property of the master, so the owner could claim the right to the first wedding night on practically legal grounds. There are known cases when, for the refusal of the bride to submit to the will of the master, she was subjected to flogging. If the tradition was still followed, the master gave the girl a few coins.
In Russia, relationships with a serf girl were not only prohibited by law, but were not approved by the sovereigns. Therefore, the custom of taking away a girl’s wedding night was popular far from the capital and identified provincial habits.
Fish execution in Korea
Wedding customs in Asia are as quirky as anything else. Before the first wedding night, the groom is whipped on the heels with dried fish. The unfortunate person must answer the questions asked of him, and if the executors do not like the answers, the procedure continues. But the interesting thing is that the Koreans themselves do not consider this custom to be cruel. On the contrary, they are sure that beating with a fish has an exciting effect on the groom, and after that he will certainly not disgrace himself on the marriage bed.
The first sex of the ancient peoples
As soon as the first people appeared, sex appeared in their lives. Initially, it was just a way to prolong one’s family. Gradually, people began to understand the meaning, value and pleasure derived from sexual intimacy.
In order to prolong sexual intercourse, Greek men applied crushed red pepper and honey to the genitals. It was believed that this remedy could prolong a man’s love affair for a long time.
Male prostitution was common in Athens. Basically, the poorest strata of the population went to this work. They did not have sufficient civil rights, but nevertheless existed quite normally in society. Surprisingly, most of the clients of male prostitutes were the same men.
Almost all high society in Jordan was polygamous. It was considered quite normal for one man to keep several wives at once. At the same time, the number of beautiful ladies depended on the income and wealth of the groom himself. If he was able, he could support up to 1000 brides.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxr6ZSYlnFS/
The first wedding night in the Christian tradition
Christianity has built its own system of sacred dogmas that affect marriage issues. Although in Rus' the majority of Christians have long been loyal to the immorality of some brides, the chastity of a girl has always been held in high esteem. This idea also exists in the modern Christian world.
There is still a tradition in Christianity to send the newlyweds to the groom’s house immediately after the wedding feast. There the next day the young family will receive guests.
The Orthodox faith does not force one to observe outdated customs (wooden flooring with sacks instead of a bed with a mattress; seeing the newlyweds off to their home with a noisy crowd; the newlyweds eating bread and chicken in the bedroom) associated with the first wedding night. Orthodox Christians pay great attention to preparing the place where the newlyweds will spend their first night.
The bed for the newlyweds is allowed to be made by the matchmaker, sisters or mother of the groom. The bride's friends are not allowed, as they might envy the happiness of the newlyweds. Bed linen must be new, clean and ironed. After the sleeping place of the future spouses is prepared, it should be sprinkled with holy water and baptized. There may be icons in the newlyweds' room. They do not need to be removed or covered with a cloth, since sexual intimacy in marriage is not considered a sin.
The Orthodox Church recognizes legal and ecclesiastical unions of people. Christian priests say that only after the wedding the newlyweds learn the sacrament of marital intimacy. Therefore, it is carried out immediately after official registration at the registry office or the next day after the wedding. Sex outside of spiritual marriage is considered fornication for deeply religious Christians, therefore the first wedding night should take place after the wedding in the temple.
Intimate contact between spouses is impossible on the first night if the bride is menstruating on that day. On such days, the girl’s body is considered unclean. Brides need to calculate in advance whether the wedding falls on “critical days,” since during this period a woman is prohibited from attending church.
Left alone with each other, the wife, like a true Christian, must demonstrate her meekness and humility. To do this, she needs to take off her husband’s shoes and ask permission to share the marriage bed with him. On this sacred night, spouses should be especially tender and affectionate with each other.
