Conviviality [ Eating & Drinking / Rituals & Ceremonies / Character / Social interaction ]
… and drinking accompanied by a series of ritualized forms of entertainment such as collective singing, toasting, and speech-making. The term ’ convivial ’ derives from the Latin term convivialis (pertaining to a feast), and means dining … would appoint a ‘ chair ‘ who would lead the proceedings, calling on ‘ stewards ‘ and pre-appointed guests to give speeches, toasts and sing songs. Meetings could vary in their formality but as the culture of conviviality matured, …
Community | Conviviality | Hilarity | Politics | Song | Toasting
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