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Unit 3
Customs around the world
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tooth Throwing. | In Greece, a child’s tooth is thrown onto the roof for good luck. |
| Father Frost. | In Russia, Father Frost brings presents for the children on New Year’s Day. |
| Ivrea City, Italy. | The core celebration of carnival is based on a locally famous Battle of the Oranges. |
| Pointing the Thumb. | In Indonesia, a person points with their thumb as it’s considered very rude to point with a forefinger. |
| Coming of Age. | The Fulani Sharo Tradition. A coming of age ceremony celebrated in some parts of Africa |
| Wealthy Start. | In Brazil, New Year’s Day is celebrated with a bowl of lentil soup as the lentil is considered a symbol of wealth |
| Touching in Thailand. | It’s considered very rude to pointing the bottom of one’s foot at another person, as is touching the top of another person’s head. |