Strange Danish cinnamon birthday tradition shocks Stacey and J Sbu
Denmark's strange birthday tradition has us in awe.
Turning 25? Better watch your back for a spicy surprise!
A bittersweet tradition originating in Denmark has hit our news feeds. It is shocking!
Stacey and J Sbu are flabbergasted at this birthday tradition. Check out this cinnaman and cinnawoman...
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@sydneybrown_xo Fun Fact 🤷♀️ #birthday #cinnamon ♬ Birthday - Katy Perry
So what's the Denmark cinnamon tradition all about?
At the ripe age of 25, if you're unmarried, it is customary in Denmark for your friends and family to cover you in the spice.
Watch out singletons: They don't go easy on you.
A top trick is splashing you with water beforehand so the cinnamon sticks well.
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A Danish man told The Telegraph that the tradition may date back hundreds of years to when spice salesmen would travel around and remain bachelors because they were never in one place long enough to settle down with someone.
One SA user says: "This trend is so fun. Who knows, maybe we will start this with Aromat or tumeric in SA?"
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Did you know: In #Denmark, if you're 25 and unmarried, your friends tie you to a lamppost or tree and bombard you with eggs and cinnamon? :) pic.twitter.com/nxNfAl6i5t
— Nikola Vukovic (@VukovicNikola) March 19, 2017
In Denmark being unmarried on your 25th birthday gives people social license to pelt you with cinnamon. pic.twitter.com/rpeheQvOXi
— Sabrine (@DasSabrine) May 19, 2017
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