Uncover 10 Mind-Blowing Holiday Practices From Different Cultures

1. In Poland, Bring An Umbrella For Easter

Location: Poland Expense: Perhaps a soak Smigus-Dyngus, the Polish name for Easter, is a holy day. If you plan to be outside on it, you should pack rain clothes and an umbrella. It is customary in Poland for young children to bathe whoever they choose with water during Easter.

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For Easter in Poland, bring an umbrella. ©Shutterstock/Stanislaw Tokarski Those who consider themselves "young at heart" can partake in the fun with water pistols, water balloons, and buckets of water, which are traditional Easter activities. During fertility rites years ago, young women may anticipate having water thrown on them, which is where this practice originated. With their Smigus-Dyngus heritage, the Polish now have greater equality of opportunity.

2. Setting Fire to the Devil

Where: Mexico Expense: A tidy home If you are in Guatemala before to Christmas, you will need to clean a lot. The week prior to the celebration, Guatemalans pick up rubbish and heap all of the waste into a massive pile. The devil effigy is then placed atop the pile.

- Burning The Devil Then La Quema del Diablo, or The Burning of the Devil, starts. The devil and any negative energy from the previous year are burned by Guatemalans, who then use the ashes of the pile to begin a new, better year.

3. The Nightmare Festival

Location: China Price range: $10–$20 for a light In addition to commemorating a full moon, the Ghost Festival—known as Teng Chieh in China—also signals the conclusion of the Chinese Lunar New Year. People erect vivid lantern displays of flashing lights outside their residences and places of business.

Google/Pinterest: The Ghost Festival In addition, parades and festivities are held during Teng Chieh, and a lot of food is prepared. In order to wish the celebration's ghosts a safe transition from this life to heaven, this food is offered to them.