The 6 Most Mind-Boggling Celebration Traditions Ever

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No. 1: The Fish Swallowing Celebration, Belgium

What’s so unusual about a festival revolving around eating fish, you might ask? Well, these particular fish are still alive when swollen. But they are soaked in wine, so that should make them go down easier. The festival is held on the last Sunday of February in a small Belgium town, as part of a bigger celebration where residents commemorate an unsuccessful siege.

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