Traditions Outside the U.S.
Birthday Traditions from Germany
30 Years
If a man living in Germany is still single on his 30th birthday, he has to sweep the stairs of city hall. Girls have to polish doorknobs with a toothbrush. The only way to be freed from doing this is to receive a kiss from the opposite sex.
25 Years
If a man is still single on his 25th birthday a sockencranz, a garland of socks, is strung around the boy's house and leading to his party
18 years
When a person turns 18, it is custom to break an egg on their head.