In the city of Lopburi, Thailand, locals hold an annual buffet for monkeys, offering them fruits, vegetables, and treats. The festival is a way to thank the monkeys for bringing tourism to the city and is believed to bring good luck.
The Baby Jumping Festival takes place in Castrillo de Murcia, Spain, as part of a Catholic tradition to ward off evil spirits. Men dressed as the devil (El Colacho) jump over rows of babies lying on mattresses.
In the village of Las Nieves, Spain, people who have had near-death experiences are carried in coffins through the streets. Known as the "Santa Marta de Ribarteme" festival, it is a way to give thanks to Saint Marta, the patron saint of resurrection.
Among the Dani people of Indonesia, women used to cut off the tips of their fingers as a way of expressing grief when a family member passed away. The practice, though now outlawed, involved cutting off the top part of a finger during a funeral.
On the night before a wedding, German couples and their families gather for "Polterabend," where guests smash porcelain to bring good luck to the couple. The bride and groom then have to clean up the mess together as a way of preparing for married life.
In the Tujia ethnic group in China, brides are expected to cry for a month before their wedding. Starting a month before the wedding, the bride cries for an hour every day. The tears are believed to represent joy.
Toe wrestling is a competitive sport where participants lock their toes and attempt to force their opponent's foot to the ground. The quirky sport, similar to arm wrestling but with toes, originated in a pub in England in the 1970s.