China
Is it during Chinese weddings, in the traditional Hair Combing Ceremony, customary for the bride and groom to shower with orange leaves?
No! Its pomelo leaves.
"La Serenata" is a charming pre-wedding tradition where the groom serenades the bride under her window, often accompanied by musicians. This romantic gesture is meant to express the groom's love and devotion. Which song would be the best one for Jacob to choose?
"O sole mio" as everyone knows it and recognize it as Italian.
Which country legally declared beer to be "food" until 2013?
A) Germany
B) Czech Republic
C) Belgium
D) Austria
B) Czech Republic
What do guests smash at a traditional German "Polterabend" to bring good luck to the couple?
Porcelain plates
Which European country has more saunas than cars?
Finland – There are around 2 million saunas for just 5.5 million people!
The country of China shares landborders with 14 countries. Name 7.
Mongolia, Russia, North Korea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam
One of the most cherished Italian wedding traditions is the giving of wedding favours, known as "bomboniere." At every Italian wedding, there's always "la confettata," a table laden with "confetti,". What is it?
Almond-sugared candies offered in various flavors.
Which country has an official “Wine Fountain” where wine flows 24/7 – and it’s free?
Spain (in the town of Estella on the Camino de Santiago)
What do Germans not smash at a Polterabend — because it brings bad luck?
Glass
Which country has an actual law requiring radio stations to play at least 40% French-language music?
France
Which of these is considered a romantic gesture in China?
A) Giving 999 roses
B) Offering a rice cooker
C) Singing karaoke off-key
A) Giving 999 roses – The number 9 symbolizes eternal love.
What’s a classic Italian superstition about getting married in May?
It's unlucky — only donkeys marry in May
In Brussels you can go to the beer spa, but in which European city can you swim in a wine spa and bathe in merlot?
A) Bordeaux
B) Budapest
C) Florence
D) Porto
B) Budapest
In Bavaria, what might friends do to prank the bride on the morning of her wedding?
Wake her up with loud music
Which European country is home to prehistoric temples older than the pyramids?
Malta
China has in the English language strangely enough been attributed delicate porcelain tableware. What is the name of the French-German manufacturer of ceramics, that I up until making this quiz was convinced was Belgian?
Villeroy & Boch
In some areas of Italy, the length of the veil reflects the duration of the engagement. How is this reflected?
1 year = 1 meter
Which European country invented the bag-in-box wine — and still proudly serves it at weddings?
Sweden
What unusual task might a newlywed couple perform together to prove their teamwork after the ceremony?
Saw through a log together after the ceremony to symbolize teamwork.
What European country celebrates Christmas by hiding brooms so witches can’t steal them?
Norway – It’s a folk tradition to keep witches from riding on brooms on Christmas Eve.
Chinah is a popular Danish music group that has succeeded on the Chinese music stage. In the name of another band that has managed the same, someone learns to rock. Who?
Michael
During the wedding reception, it is customary for friends of the bride and group sneak away to do what?
To play pranks on the couple — either in the new couple’s house, hotel room or car.
In which country are brides traditionally greeted with a giant beer stein instead of a bouquet?
A) Austria
B) Germany
C) Serbia
D) This one’s made up
D) This one’s made up — but feel free to start the trend.
In Bavaria, what might the groom find when he returns to his bedroom after the party?
His bed stuffed with straw
Which European country is home to the world’s oldest operating restaurant, established in 803 AD?
Austria – St. Peter Stiftskulinarium in Salzburg.