WHAT ARE THE LEAP DAY TRADITIONS AND BELIEFS AROUND THE WORLD?
Published By MintGenie Team | 29 Feb, 2024
Cultures worldwide attribute diverse significance to leap years; some view them as opportunities, while others associate leap days, months, or the entire year with bad luck.
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Here are some Leap Day traditions and beliefs around the world:
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Bachelor's Day in Ireland
February 29 in Ireland, known as Bachelor's Day, allows women to propose to men; some insist on a "Yes" answer, while others permit refusal with the condition of buying a gift.
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Greek Superstitions
Marrying on a leap day, according to Greek customs, is considered unlucky and may lead to divorce.
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Superstitions in Scotland
Those born on a leap day are believed to face hardships, while the year itself is considered unfavourable for farmers, with reports of increased deaths.
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Taiwanese Tradition
Married daughters bring pig trotter noodles to their parents during leap years to wish them good health and fortune, particularly on February 29.
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Tradition in France
La Bougie du Sapeur, a special newspaper published every four years on February 29, features a leaping character from an old French comic strip and attracts significant sales in France, Luxembourg, and Belgium.