Everyone in the world celebrates! All over the world, in every country, in every community there are different customs on how these people celebrate. These celebrations range from the simplest traditions to the most elaborate ones and even ceremonies that are beyond the imagination of many people. Customs are involved in every celebration from the birth of a person to the death of a person. Customs are used in every celebration; from baptisms to funerals, from birthdays to weddings, because these customs are personal to the people involved, they may appear strange to outsiders. In some cases they are strangely beautiful and in others they appear strangely abnormal. Cultural beliefs and traditions are the cornerstones that make each custom so unique. No matter how cultural beliefs manifest themselves, they should be given the utmost respect. At first glance it is not always easy to understand where customs come from, but if examined respectfully, each custom can at least be accepted for its place in tradition. Throughout the world, the purpose of a wedding is to join two individuals in holy matrimony. Although the outcome of a wedding is the same, there are many different wedding traditions around the world. The wedding customs celebrated in Malaysia and Scotland are two customs that deserve thorough examination. Both of these traditions test couples' dedication in determining their ability to unite in a successful marriage. In Malaysia, the wedding ceremony requires limiting the use of the bathroom. Thousands of kilometers away, in Scotland the custom involves blackening the bride. Although these customs seem strange and very different from those of the United States, further examination will lead to a better understanding... middle of paper... Race, Income, Photos, Education, Maps, Weather" Orkneyjar - Orkney Wedding Traditions ." Orkneyjar - The heritage of Orkney. Network. April 02, 2011. Simon, Josh D. “Malaysia Divorce Rates Skyrocket 105% - New Lifestyle: Home Without Marriage and Family - LifeChanyuan - Www.lifechanyuan.org.” VitaChanyuan. 06 October 2012.Web. April 02, 2011."Strange wedding traditions." Traditions, customs from all over the world. Network. 02 April 2011."The 10 most interesting traditions in the world | The 10 best lists." Top 10 Lists | Top ten lists in the world. Network. 02 April 2011."Traditions and superstitions." FKM Events. 03 March 2011. Web. 02 April 2011."What is the difference between rituals, customs and tradition... and its meaning... - Rediff Questions and Answers." Rediff India: Q&A: Get answers, ask questions: Share what you know. Network. 02 April. 2011.