24 Strange Origins of Our Most Common Customs and Traditions

Being some dude’s Best Man used to be pretty barbaric

We have so many quirky little societal norms but we rarely stop to think about how they started. While leaving the fact-hunter meeting this morning, we stopped and wondered when the very first handshake went down — and up, and then down and up again.

High-fives too, for that matter. Yeah, we high-five after meetings cus were cool like that. Anywho, we got on the hunt for many more great origin stories and found out a ton of cool stuff. 

Dang, the coolness just dont quit around here!

Saying Merry Christmas

21 Years Old

Tossing the Garter

Driving on the Right

Shaking Hands

Mistletoe

Bridesmaids

Bunny Ears

High-Fiving

‘Bless You’

Pinky Swearing

Making A Wish

Wrapping Paper

Crossing Fingers While Lying

The Best Man

Covering Your Mouth

Kissing

Encores!

Crossing Your Fingers

The Ring Finger

Teeth Brushing

The Thumbs Up

Painting Nails

Standing Ovations

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