The way Brits do family isn't echoed around the rest of the world. In Russia, the traditional family portrait is still a status of beauty and success, while over in Italy, family time is centred around food, whether it's gathering, preparing, or sharing. Once again, hashtags tell an intriguing story…
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Family and children are highly valued in Russia, with many women taking advantage of a three-year maternity leave. It's common for these women to go self-employed, selling handmade jewellery and toys via social media, using hashtags such as #like4like and #follow4follow.
Popular hashtags such as #семьянапервомместе (familyisonthefirstplace) or #моевсе (myeverything) demonstrate Russian mothers' keenness in the early development of their offspring. Many mums read books on child psychology for tips.
Common tags such as #семейныйфотограф (familyphotographer) highlight how popular family portraits are in Russia, which many see as a way to project an image of prosperity.
In Germany, family is important, and this is proven by the sheer volume of #familie, #family, and #familia hashtags.
German families tend to use Christmas as the one occasion where they all unite, with food playing a big part of the celebrations.
As Germany is blessed with a patchy climate not too dissimilar from the UK, Germans favour sunny holiday destinations. As such, tags such as #sun and #summer are often used on family posts.
For the Dutch, family time is more about the individuals present enjoying a meal as opposed to the occasion itself. So tags such as #eten (eating) and #lekker (nice) are often associated with family terms such as #ouders (parents), #man (husband), #kinderen (kids) and #oma (grandmother).
Words such as #gezellig and #gezellige relate to a typically Dutch expression which indicates warmth, togetherness, relaxing and having fun with no pretentions.
In the Netherlands, the term 'You can't choose your family, but you can choose your friends' is very popular, hence the popularity of the tag #vrienden (friends) being combined with family.
Home truly is where the heart is in Italy, hence why #casa (home) is always trending. A home that focuses on local culture is important to Italian families, who have a deep bond with their region.
Italians are known for their passion for good food and so it's no surprise that #cibo (food) is a popular tag. Family time spent together with 'cibo' is treasured in Italy.
Career expectations of children is high in Italy, especially for the younger males in the family. That's why #figli (sons) is a popular tag.
The solidarity among Italian families is unrivalled, and it's not uncommon for uncles and aunts to support nephews or nieces while studying. Tags such as #parenti (relatives) and #genitori (parents) highlight this.
Spanish families like to celebrate occasions by gathering around the table to eat, which is why #comer (eat) is so widely used.
Popular tags associated with traditional family holidays and occasions include #boda (wedding), #vacaciones (holiday), #navidad (Christmas) and #nochevieja (New Year's Eve).
It's not just the UK that has a much-loved monarchy; the Spanish Royal family (#realespañola) also trend frequently on social.
Family values are regarded with the utmost importance in Turkey, where visiting extended family is a regular occurrence, so tags #aile (family) and #family are used a lot.
Big tables and tasty meals are considered as connectors between family members in Turkey, where they live by an ‘everyone must be at the table for dinner' mantra.
Turkish people link breakfast to happiness, and so tags such as #cay (tea), #patisserie, and #çınaraltı (a beloved place to enjoy breakfast by the sea) are commonplace.
Izmir is tagged frequently due to its reputation as one of Turkey's most beautiful cities. Going on holiday with the whole family is considered a luxury – families that can afford them are considered very privileged.
Sundays are all about family time in France, where all generations gather in the dining room for a long meal and the chance to share news. Popular tags include #dimanche (Sunday), #repas (meal), and #nouvelle (news).
Words like #partie (gone), #mort (death), #courage (courage), and #mal (bad/hurt) show the French like to remember lost loved ones.
Popular emojis among the French include hearts, thumbs up, and laughing, which shows their positive attitude and love of laughter.
Events trending in France include #soiree (evening party/meal) and #fete (a celebratory event – could be a birthday, name-day or Christmas).
The Portuguese have a close attachment to family and are not ashamed to express this need for togetherness when they are apart, hence the use of tags such as #saudades (miss you).
Hashtags such as #força (strength), #sempre (always), #vida (life) and #paz (peace) can be closely linked to the Portuguese notion that family and friends are always with them.
Friends are very much family in Portugal, which is why tags #amigos and #friends are almost as common as #familia and #family.
Portuguese people will make the extra effort to travel from across the globe to reunite with family at #natal (Christmas), which usually involves gatherings at home or at a local restaurant.