Weddings. Birthdays

Weddings

В· Around the world, weddings share common ground. No matter what the religion or culture, the typical wedding is a joint celebration for the families that involves a wedding cake and traditional foods. Foods that feature prominently in weddings include:China - roast suckling pig, fish, pigeon, chicken, lobster and a type of bun stuffed with lotus seeds are commonly served. It is especially important to offer both lobster and chicken: the lobster represents the dragon and the chicken the phoenix, so including both on the menu is thought to harmonise the Yin and Yang of the newly joined families.

В· Indonesia - foods served depend on the region and religion, but could include spicy rice dishes like nasi goreng, dim sum, sushi or even Western recipes like beef wellington.

В· Italy - food is a very important part of an Italian wedding. Bow tie-shaped twists of fried dough, sprinkled in sugar, represent good luck. A roast suckling pig or roast lamb is often the main dish, accompanied by pastas and fruits. The traditional Italian wedding cake is made from biscuits.

В· Korea - noodles are served, because they represent longevity.

В· Norway - the traditional wedding cake is made from bread topped with cream, cheese and syrup.

В· Britain - the honeymoon has been said to originate from a time when the father of the bride gave the groom a moonвЂ™s (monthвЂ™s) worth of mead (alcoholic beverage made from honey) before the bride and groom left after the ceremony.

Birthdays

В· The custom of the birthday party originated in medieval Europe, when it was supposed that people were vulnerable to evil spirits on their birthdays. Friends, family members, festivities and presents were thought to ward off the spirits. Traditional birthday foods from around the world include:Australia - birthdays are often celebrated by sharing a decorated birthday cake with lit candles, which the person celebrating the birthday blows out while making a wish.

В· England - a cake may be baked containing symbolic objects that foretell the future. If your piece of cake has a coin, for example, you will one day be wealthy.

В· Ghana - the childвЂ™s birthday breakfast is a fried patty made from mashed sweet potato and eggs. Traditional birthday party fare includes a dish made from fried plantain (a kind of banana).

В· Korea - for their first birthday, the child is dressed and sat before a range of objects including fruit, rice, calligraphy brushes and money. Whichever item the child picks up predicts their future; for example, picking up the rice indicates material wealth. After this ceremony, the guests eat rice cakes.

В· Mexico - a papier-mГўchГ© container in the shape of an animal (piГ±ata) is filled with lollies and other treats. The blindfolded child hits at the piГ±ata until it breaks. The treats are shared amongst the guests.

В· Western Russia - the birthday boy or girl is given a fruit pie instead of a cake.

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