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— January 23, 2015 Comments Off on 11 Weird Drinking Customs 21558. Ukraine
Let’s stick with the weddings for one more. In Ukraine, a bride must keep her feet firmly planted on the ground at all times during the wedding festivities. If she does not, she risks having her shoe stolen by guests who may toss it around the room and take turns drinking wine from it. We trust that all Ukrainian brides have exceptionally clean feet!
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