Traditions of Kilted Kangas World Quiz

Answer: Money

It has been the custom for many, many years in Scotland for the bride's father to throw handfuls of money from the bridal car to the waiting children. News of a wedding spreads like a wildfire amongst the kids in towns or villages and they gather in crowds outside the bride's home waiting impatiently for the handfuls of coins to be thrown by the bride's father. As he throws the coins the children all make a mad scramble to collect as much money as they can thus this custom is known in my part of Scotland as a scramble. This custom continues today and my own father threw scramble money from my wedding car.

Question by scotsbluebell

Answer: Kiss a cod and drink a shot of rum

A Newfoundlander must be present for the ceremony. The newcomer must first kiss a codfish and they are then asked the question "Is ye a Screecher?". The reply is "Deed I is, me old cock, and long may your big jib draw". Translated this means "May there always be wind in your sails". The newcomer then must drink a shot of rum called "screech". When the ceremony is complete the newcomer is accepted and given a certificate from the Royal Order of Newfoundland Screechers.

Question by KittyKatey

Answer: The bride's garter

The removal of the garter is a traditional symbol of the first undressing of the bride and consummation of the marriage. In olden days, the groom was required to show proof of the consummation to relatives and friends.

Question by Bigjohnsludge

Answer: Greece

Melbourne has a large Greek population and some of their customs have integrated with ours. By saying "ftou" three times whilst flicking your hand in the direction of the person, you are protecting them from the devil. It is said three times to represent the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, thereby ensuring good luck to the receiver of the spitting.

Question by ClaudiaCat

Answer: Yes

The Aboriginals of Australia are known for the use of a boomerang for hunting. Boomerangs were also used for sport and music in their corroborees. There are two types of boomerangs, those that return and those that do not. The ones that do not return are generally called throwing sticks or kylies. Returning boomerangs do take skill to throw them to return and therefore must be made different for a right-handed and left-handed person.

Question by DaveDaw

Answer: A game of cricket

The Boxing Day Test Match seems to be a long-standing tradition but in reality it has only been a fixture since 1980. The Boxing Day Test Match is a cricket match between Australia and the touring overseas country of that year.

Question by jb1405

Answer: True

Bagpipes have been a part of the Australian military since the 1920s. At one time all military regiments had their own pipe band, although due to budget cuts there are now fewer military pipe bands. Most State police services also have their own pipe band. The other traditional instrument that is seen and heard is the bugle, though at times that will be changed to a trumpet.

Question by camulos

Answer: Dagger

A Sgian Dubh is a short dagger worn in the right sock (or left if he is left-handed). The tradition of carrying a Sgian Dubh dates back hundreds of years when a Scotsman who visiting his host would have to leave his weapons at the door. He would keep hidden, originally beneath his armpit, a small dagger to defend himself against any attack from his host or from other guests or intruders. This tradition changed to keeping his Sgian Dubh in his sock and showing the hilt above his sock the way it is still worn today. Sgian Dubh and its alternative spelling of Skean Dhu is Gaelic for black knife and often were (and still are) decorated with silver clan crests or thistles and have hilts made from black wood or horn. It is legal to wear a Sgian Dubh in the UK as it a traditional part of Highland dress.

Question by scotsbluebell

Answer: Icebergs

Once the icebergs start to move south in the spring a new industry begins. Once an iceberg is spotted, a noose is then flung over it and it is pulled towards the barge. The ice is then crushed. Iceberg water is some of the purest fresh water in the world and is used in many products such as vodka and cosmetics.

Question by KittyKatey

Answer: Makahiki

Long before Christmas was celebrated in Hawai'i, we had our own winter holiday-the Makahiki. Makahiki can be a confusing word. It means "year," "new year," and also refers to the months-long season that heralds the new year in the Hawaiian calendar.

Hau'oli means happy; Ho'olau'le'a means celebration or festival; Alohafest is a modern-day event held in Hawai'i.

Question by hdeluze