One of the things that the Kardashian family does best is keep us on our toes before announcing the names of their offspring. Khloé didn’t stray from her sisters’ traditions and took 9 months before letting the public know her second child’s special name. But it was worth the wait as Khloé’s choice turned out to be incredibly personal, so let’s learn more about it.
Getting along with a mother-in-law is one of those things that’s hard to predict—no one can say for sure how it’ll turn out. Almost every daughter-in-law seems to have a story or two about her husband’s mom, and some of those stories can be more entertaining than a good Netflix show.
When you’re dating Matthew McConaughey, you’re not just dating him—you’re also auditioning for his family. The Oscar-winning actor recently opened up about his mom’s unconventional methods of testing his now-wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, during the early stages of their relationship. And let’s just say, it’s a story full of cringes and laughs.
Almost a decade ago, a grandmother accidentally invited a stranger to Thanksgiving dinner. He agreed, and since then, the duo haven’t spent a single holiday apart. The two went from absolute strangers to a cherished family, and this year, they shared some heartbreaking news, saying that they can’t celebrate annual holidays together. But what really made many people cry was their cherished bond and their sincere feelings for each other, that are staying strong even in the toughest times for both.
Our reader, an elderly woman named Rosa, has penned us a letter, and it sounded like both a confession and a real cry for help. The woman is torn, because she had to make a very difficult decision for herself. She excluded her grandson, whom she loves, from her will. And this was all because her DIL cheated on her son, and now neither of the family members is sure that the kid is not from her side affair. Rosa told us her story in details and asked our readers for their honest opinions and advice.
Lodged delicately in the sides of their noses, the ebony nose plugs captivate attention amidst the rugged countenances of the Apatani women dwelling in the heart of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Symbolizing maturity and the transition into womanhood, the insertion of nose plugs is a ceremonial rite enacted upon the arrival of a woman’s first menstrual cycle.
Wedding planning is undeniably a joyful yet challenging time. Both partners often have differing desires, leading to clashes—an entirely common occurrence. However, in rare instances, one partner’s desires can veer drastically off course, causing the other to question the entire marriage journey. This was the experience of a bride-to-be who turned to Reddit, seeking solace and guidance from the online community by sharing her unconventional story.
When we start our own family, we naturally expect that we’ll be setting our own rules in it, together with our spouse. But sometimes, relatives from one of the partners’ side may want to interfere with a natural course of events and establish their own rules. Such thing happened to our today’s heroine, a woman, who is only starting her own family, but has already faced some ultimatums from her in-laws. But she’s refusing to keep up with them.
Bradley Cooper usually keeps his love life pretty private. After splitting from Irina Shayk, we’ve been seeing him out and about with his current girlfriend, top model Gigi Hadid. But when it comes to big events like the Oscars, he usually flies solo. However, there have been a few times he’s shown up with a date, and it’s always been with the most important woman in his life.
The Japanese have a longstanding tradition of sleeping on the floor, and it’s not just due to tradition or space constraints in small living spaces. Interestingly, this practice offers significant health benefits. Japan, known for its longevity, has piqued our curiosity about the reasons behind this centuries-old custom of floor-sleeping.
The idea of time travel has long captivated human imagination, and recently, a peculiar theory has surfaced: the presence of iPhones in old paintings. In this article, we will explore four historical paintings that seemingly depict anachronistic iPhones and discuss the opinions of experts regarding this intriguing phenomenon.
“I would probably be a better, more famous actor if my dad was Adam Sandler.” In Hollywood, casting choices often generate debate, and few decisions have sparked as much discussion as Adam Sandler’s choice to feature his entire family in his latest movie. From his wife to his children, Sandler’s decision has raised eyebrows and prompted questions about nepotism in the film industry.
The woman in question had been dating her boyfriend for 3 years, and they’d finally decided to get married. At a family dinner, they mentioned this to his family, as it was a big step in their relationship. His parents and brothers expressed their happiness for the couple. And then, out of nowhere, her boyfriend’s youngest sister-in-law asked, “So is she going to take the test?” It turned out that the family of her husband-to-be had a peculiar family tradition, which came as a big and unpleasant surprise to the woman.
One of the reasons pumpkins are used for Halloween is that they’re easy to mold faces and drawings out of this vegetable. But where exactly did this strange tradition come from? In Ireland, people used vegetables to ward off evil spirits. And in the 19th century, the Irish brought the Halloween tradition to the world.
There are people who are always on the search for acquiring new information and looking for answers to things our society never really questioned. For example, it seems that we have accepted the fact that oranges are sold in red mesh bags without ever asking why. Inquisitive people would want to know the real reason behind this choice. And we believe that we are that type of people, and hopefully, we will open up a whole new world for you.
Becoming a father not only requires a lot of responsibility but also means building a bond with children based on love, respect, and, why not, a lot of fun. This is why some men become “children” when they lie down on the floor to play with their little ones. Others, on the other hand, feel how their hearts radiate love and melt with their day-to-day activities. Raising a child is not easy, but many fathers would say it’s the best job in the world.
Teaching children life skills at a young age is a difficult task, but the earlier you begin, the better. It is recommended that kids learn to clean at 9 or 10 months. Giving your little pumpkin tasks that are appropriate for their age will help them develop positive habits and prepare them for adulthood.At Bright Side, we have summarized the most useful tips to get your child used to cleaning and helping around the house in a stress-free and enjoyable atmosphere.
Wet nursing was a common practice before the invention of infant formula and feeding bottles. Moreover, a woman, whose body is producing something naturally, does have the choice to use it in a powerful and positive way. And this is just like what the Frida star and long-time champion for women’s welfare, Salma Hayek, has done by offering her milk to a total stranger’s malnourished and hungry baby.
Sometimes people don’t realize how big and diverse our world is, which means that we can’t know everything. For example, in Greece, the tradition calls for decorating a boat on Christmas instead of a tree. Now, not all people follow that tradition, but it’s something unusual that very few other countries know about. So no matter how well-educated someone is, they can’t know every little thing and detail about this planet.
Royal families are mostly dedicated to preserving tradition and celebrating the old ways of life. However, there are some changes in society that even the royals are not resistant to. The same goes for childbirth and motherhood.
In many countries, modernism has taken over in big cities, but this is not the case with Japan where tradition is still highly respected. And that’s because not everyone is willing to sell their property so it can be rebuilt. No matter the amount of money, some landowners stay true to their roots and say that their land is not for sale. And Japan Property Central shows how the old and the new can live peacefully without one overcoming the other.
People are directly influenced by the way they decide to dress. Based on fashion trends, people will make judgments about someone who is wearing a particular item of clothing or style, whether it is a simple T-shirt or one with a big logo. What few of us know is that the ones who wear big logos are interested in much more than just fashion.
Royal weddings are usually loaded with crowns, diamonds, dreamy dresses, and lots of opulence. Those are the things that are most admired and highlighted in magazines and documentaries, as you have probably noticed. However, the truth is that behind those perfect ceremonies, there are an overwhelming amount of secrets that very few people know about or notice. For example, the earrings Kate Middleton wore that day were a gift from her parents and symbolize her family crest.
A wedding day is usually one of the most special days for a couple. That’s why brides spend weeks or even months to find the perfect dress to dazzle everyone. This tradition was also important in ancient times, and photos (shared by people from all over the world) show that these dresses have nothing to envy in even the most modern designs.
“Speak now or forever hold your peace” is a phrase that many soap operas have manipulated from time immemorial. After hearing it, we subconsciously expect some dramatic turn at the wedding ceremony. But even though nowadays we imagine a furious ex speaking up in response to it, it used to have quite a practical meaning in the past.
Psychologists believe the drive to celebrate the New Year goes back to our survival instinct. This holiday, like a birthday, reminds us that we have lived another year, and it means that we did a good job. All these resolutions to change our lifestyle are nothing more than bringing our desire to take control of the situation to life. It doesn’t really matter whether we’ll really start running in the morning, saving money, or losing weight in the coming year because even the short moment we believe in these promises gives us a reason for joy and happiness.
Brides put in a lot of effort to look stunning on this important day: trying on a bunch of dresses, doing test hairstyles and makeup, and getting up as early as possible on their wedding day. And all of these worries about their look don’t just concern modern girls. Our grannies also did their best to knock everyone’s socks off with their beauty. Fortunately, they had a tradition of wedding photo shoots as well, thanks to which we can see at their looks today.
It seems that an increase in the human population always harms the environment. But this village found a way to celebrate newborn girls by supporting their people’s ecological and economical future. Additionally, the villagers managed to use this tradition to fight historical prejudice against young women.
When a grandma from Arizona accidentally invited an unknown teen to a Thanksgiving celebration by sending a text to the wrong number, little did she know that she was going to grow her family. Jamal, the teen, and Wanda, the granny, have already celebrated their third Thanksgiving in a row together and this article will tell you about how it all started.
Traditional paper arts like Kirie, literally meaning “cut picture,” started in Japan back around 700 AD. Nowadays, there are many talented contemporary artists who master the art of paper in the most creative ways razzle-dazzling their fans with their paper designs.
It may be hard to imagine, but the Halloween tradition started more than 2000 years ago. What we now know as All Saints’ Eve originated from Celtic celebrations of New Year’s Day when spirits were thought to walk the Earth on their way to the afterlife. Halloween ideas changed with time and so did the costumes that have evolved from pagan animal skins to grotesque and creepy masks of the 20th century and modern costumes of fairy tale villains and superheroes.
As a representative of an aristocratic family, Diana Spencer was perfect at being a princess. She managed to quickly overshadow other members of the royal family with her actions and behavior. Thanks to her, the image of a princess stopped being perceived as something haughty and unearthly. She has shown people that she is not a star from another galaxy, but an ordinary person just like us.
