Strong family systems are vital to Belgian society. Extended families live in separate homes, but often settle in or near the town where they were raised. Shake hands with everyone present -- men, women, and children -- at business and social meetings. Shake hands again when leaving.

What are the customs in Belgium?

Traditions Only Belgians Can UnderstandMasked, orange-pelting figures at Carnival de Binche.Saint Nicholas, a second Santa.Songs and candy on Old Years Day.Fish wine at the Krakelingen Festival.A giant omelet and clucking mascots.Roaming giants at the Ducasse of Ath.Catching the dragons tail at the Ducasse of Mons.More items •Jan 1, 2017

How many kisses do Belgians give?

Three Kisses: Belgium, Slovenia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Egypt, and Russia (where its accompanied by a bear hug)

What is the main religion in Belgium?

Roman Catholic Religion. The majority of Belgians are Roman Catholic, but regular attendance at religious services is variable. Although it is marked in the Flemish region and the Ardennes, regular attendance at church has decreased in the Walloon industrial region and in Brussels, and nearly one-third of Belgians are nonreligious.