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A podcast where guests from all over the world talk about subtle, surprising, intriguing and bizarre cultural differences in everyday life. Let's talk about Tying the knot! Getting hitched, getting married... whatever you call it, today we're talking about all the ceremonies, customes and oddities of the happiest day of your life ?????? Help us spread the word by liking, sharing and subscribing! Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/CCpodcastFB On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/CCpodcastYT Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastCultures If you want to dig deeper into some of what we talked about: Austria ?? ? Weddings take place on Saturdays between 14:00-02:00 ? Guests usually take chocolate or small gifts from the wedding. China ?? ? Brides are expected to cry to symbolize not being happy to leave her parent's home. ? Bridesmaids make the groom perform tasks and answer questions to prove he is worthy. Hungary ?? ? The groom drinks champagne from the bride's shoe. ? Stafierung – collecting decades worth of things for your daughters' future wedding. India (Bangalore) ?? ? Mangala Sutra - Wedding necklace for the bride. ? Weddings can take up to 5-7 days. ? Guests get personalized gifts. ? Professional photographers try to catch the next couple to get married. ? Family members prepare a dance and musical piece for the wedding. Israel ?? ? Guests are expected to cover the costs of the wedding. Bringing gifts that aren't cash is pretty much frowned upon. ? Every house has a fridge decorated with magnets from weddings the people living in the house attended. US ?? ? Shotgun Wedding ? Usually the bride's family pays for the wedding. ? Catching the bouquet thrown by the bride is considered good luck in being the next one to get married.