10 most dangerous traditions around the world in modern era. (Part 1/3)

New Year Dive: Siberia,Russia:
Russian divers perform the tradition of diving into the lake,which reaches 5390 feet to bring the New Year trees and the trees planted in it.It seems not that dangerous but the lake is called the deepest lake in the world,it is under the ice,and to do this tradition the surface of the ice supposed to be cut in very cold conditions.This tradition is lasted from the year 1982.

 Polar Bear Plunge:Maryland,USA
This tradition is done in winter season in manycountries that invvolve many participants to jump into coldwater.In Maryland  tradition is carried on sandy point state Park.Each participant actually sign a document containing the statement that "this is dangerous leap,can cause serious injury,such as paralysis,hypothermia,and even death".But still some brave people do that tradition.

Firework Battle:Chios,Greece:
This is a starnge tradition which poccurs in Greece.Orginates from the saturation when the people prayed in church,and they were burned fire-crackers to release the saturation.Then the people began to burn fireworks with the target to church and they often fought to each other church congregation fireworks between one and other churches.


Source:Smash Magzine