This colorful photo was the Wikipedia Image of the Day a few days ago and I loved the ritual described in the caption:

Photograph: Muhammad Mahdi Karim

Bangles on display in Bangalore, India. These rigid bracelets are usually made from metal, wood, or plastic and are traditionally worn by women in India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

In India, it is a common tradition to see a new bride wearing glass bangles at her wedding and the honeymoon will end when the last bangle breaks.