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Leap years, with their extra day, often carry unique traditions and superstitions in various cultures around the world.
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Here are some fascinating leap year traditions from different countries:
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In Ireland, it's a tradition for women to propose to their partners on February 29th
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In Scotland, there's a similar tradition called "Queen Margaret's Law," which permits women to propose to men during a leap year.
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Greek superstition suggests that getting married in a leap year is bad luck.
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Russian folklore suggests that leap years are associated with unpredictable weather and other natural disasters.
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In Taiwan, leap years are traditionally seen as ghost months.
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In South Korea, there's a superstition that people born in a leap year will have bad luck.
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These traditions and superstitions surrounding leap years offer a fascinating glimpse into the cultural beliefs and practices of different societies
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