7 Facts About Europe You Probably Didn’t Know

Many European customs and traditions look unusual and some might not make sense to you, but in each country, those are practised and considered normal.

Eurasia is a term, a portmanteau of its constituent continents. Their separation is due to their historical and cultural construct, as there is no clear physical division between them.

Europe comprises the westernmost part of Eurasia, and it has strong roots from the Roman Empire. The cultural heritage of Europe is the combination of several indigenous national cultures and folklores, such as the Slavic, Germanic, and Latin (Romance) cultures.

The diversity of culture and historical influences of the European continent makes each country customs and traditions different from one to one another. Here’s a list of facts about Europe you probably didn’t know about:

• Ireland – The Wren Day: An Irish tradition that consists of “hunting” a fake wren and putting it on top of a ornamented pole. To celebrate, the crowds of mummers and strawboys dress up in masks and straw suits. The crowd then parades through the town.
• Scotland – Caber Toss: This traditional Scottish event consists of the tossing of large poles called a “caber.” The distance is not essential, but the throwing itself has a definite meaning for the culture in Scotland.
• Brexit: The exit of Britain from the European Union happened due to a referendum, which results turned out to be a majority willing to leave the European Union. The outcome of this decision is not yet clear, but the results are a definite proof of what the British people want. The schedule for the UK to leave the EU is set on 29 March 2019.
• The Sagrada Familia Church in Barcelona is taking almost two centuries (it started in 1882) to be entirely built; this is longer than the time the pyramids required.
• Another structure that took more than 200 years to make is the Tower of Pisa. The fun fact is that the tower still leans. Efforts in the late 20th and early 21st century partially corrected this.
• Belgium – Bathtub Regatta: This is a bizarre boat race that happens at the Meuse River. The regatta draws many tourists every year, with thousands of curious visitors who want to see the procession of boats.
• Two fossils of an ape-like creature which had human-like teeth were found in Bulgaria and Greece, dating to 7.2 million years ago. This breakthrough changes the scientific belief that the human lineage split from apes approximately seven million years ago, in central Africa.

The world is always changing: the many improvements humankind has created are the living proof of how different we are compared to decades ago. As people change, traditions also transform to adapt to the modern times. Whereas some of those customs prevail, some just stop being practiced. For that matter, Europe’s cultural heritage remains as a solid part of those who belong to it.

Cruise Planners – Jason Hantman are aware of tourism trends today, and for them, Europe means opportunities for travelers. Are you looking for direct contact with the traditions of the European continent? Now you know the best choice to reach.

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