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Cultures throughout the world
have their own unique ideas
on how to say, "I do."
We're taking you around
the globe to show you
how people celebrate their big day.
The dollar dance, also known
as the money or apron dance,
is a tradition associated
with countries all over,
including Poland, Hungary,
Nigeria, Philippines, and Mexico.
These videos feature a
Mexican American wedding
and Mexican Filipino wedding.
Money is tossed, handed, or
pinned onto the couple while
different guests take turns
dancing with the newlyweds.
The money is a great way
to help with a little extra
financial support and to
let them know you wish them
a life of prosperity.
Jumping the broom refers
to a wedding tradition
in which a couple literally
jumps over a broom.
There's a misconception
that it began during slavery
in the United States, but
it originated in Ghana
and is still practiced there.
The broom holds spiritual
value and symbolizes
the sweeping away of
evils and past wrongs.
Today, some African
American couples include it
in their ceremony as a
tribute to tradition.
In Greece, the koumbaro is
similar to the best man.
On the morning of the wedding,
they help the groom prepare
for the ceremony by helping
them shave and get ready.
It's a practice that signifies
trust between close friends.
In the days before the wedding,
one or both of the fiancés
are taken by their friends and family
and covered in various substances
like soot, feathers, food, and more.
The tradition started as
a way to ward off danger
from supernatural forces.
After being covered up,
they're paraded around town
while their friends make plenty of noise
and make a scene for all to see.
The Chinese tea ceremony
is a wedding tradition
that bonds two families together.
While kneeling, the couple
serves tea to their parents.
Traditionally, the couple
serves the groom's parents
and elders in order of seniority,
followed by the bride's family.
This serves as a formal
introduction, to show respect,
and to express gratitude.
In return, the couple usually
receives lucky red envelopes
with money or jewelry.
In this pre-wedding ritual,
turmeric paste is rubbed
onto the couple's skin
by friends and family.
In India, turmeric can
signify a lot of things,
including purity,
fertility, and good health.
The paste also gives the couple
a nice glow for their big day.
The ceremony is usually
accompanied by traditional song
and dance and is supposed to ease nerves.
This German tradition has
guests smashing porcelain
before the wedding to wish the couple luck
in their married life.
The couple is responsible
for cleaning up the shards
to symbolize teamwork.
The more shards of broken dishes,
the better the luck the couple will have.
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