Is the Russian Federation the largest importer of champagne glasses?

Question

I've recently attended a wedding of a Canadian friend, but I was the only one to smash my champagne glass on the floor, and I had more attention for that than when the bride tossed her flowers to the group of ladies! Ha ha...I really didn't do that, but only because no one else did. Apparently that is not popular custom at North American weddings. At Russian weddings, everyone throws their glass on the floor to break it for luck. So, I thought that perhaps if this is not traditional in many places, the Russian Federation at least should make the top of the list for imports of champagne glasses, but I don't know how to find out...

Answer 1

Actually it isn't according to research it is the US. However this did lead me to discovering more about Russian wedding traditions and they seem to be alot more 'tradition based' then alot of mainstream US or even UK!!! weddings. They are based around two days and involve ransoming brides and are a great celebration of love. That makes me think maybe when I decide to get married I might take this ransom idea a bit further .....hmmm. Thanks for making me think, again, my friend.

Answer 2

Ha Ha!!!! I went to a wedding in Russia and they threw the glasses on the floor and I thought they were insane. So I can only imagine what people thought of you!!

So I have a question for you: What happens when you have a reception in Russia and the hotel you have it at is completely pissed off cause all your guests just broke all their glasses?

Answer 3

hahahah yeah maybe you're right. it really isn't a custom in north america but i think i would break a glass well because i looks like fun to throw things around. don't you think? LOL

Answer 4

ooh you 're ins o much trouble!

They rent those glasses for the wedding. How embarrassing

Answer 5

I would say so...and Greece is probably the largest importer of plates...And what the heck do Jewish people break in those hankies???