Why at a feast?



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Now it's a tribute to tradition and an opportunity to cheer ourselves and each other up. There are three versions of how the tradition of clinking appeared: 1.Exorcism of spirits. The loud ringing scares away evil spirits. 2. Knightly respect. In the VII-VIII centuries, the knights of Charlemagne, king of the Franks and the Duke of Bavaria, during feasts brought their cups to the center of the table, toasting several times. It is unlikely that the knights invented this tradition, as the tapping began much earlier. 3. Protection against poison. The most plausible version. A cunning ritual was invented for protection. First, the host sipped from a large common vessel. Then the contents were poured into the goblets of each reveler. Before sipping the drink, the guests gathered in a circle and with all their might, punched their goblets against each other, so that some of the contents splashed out and mixed in the goblets of the other participants of the feast. If at least one vessel contained poison, all would be poisoned. In some cases, on mourning and memorial occasions, the cups should not be tossed.

Response from 0[+++++]
not to poison each other.

Response from 0[+++++]
An ancient custom to ward off evil spirits

Response from 0[+++++]
Tradition. When tapping the drink overflows from glass to glass metallic were, a sign that I trust you and drink the same, that you will not poison

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In the past they often poisoned royalty and their entourage. The glasses were made of silver and were chased so that the wine from one glass fell into the other, as a sign that it was not poisoned.

Response from 0[+++++]
the past you have been a victim of the "tsar's" influence, but you can't be sure it's not the "tsar's" influence. What is the world coming to

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that's what makes them tick.

 

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