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Clinking glasses is a drinking ritual where the participants make contact [1] between their drinking vessels, producing bell-like [2] sounds in order to express congratulations or greetings, [3] Clinking is more likely after a toast that involves a subject of joint interest (like the just-wedded couple).
Even the non-drinker is counseled not to refuse to allow wine to be poured for a toast. [17] Inverting the glass is discouraged. [18] Toasting traditionally involves alcoholic beverages. [19] Champagne (or at least some variety of sparkling wine) is regarded as especially festive and is widely associated with New Year's Eve and other celebrations.
The typical form of libation, spondȇ, is the ritualized pouring of wine from a jug or bowl held in the hand. The most common ritual was to pour the liquid from an oinochoē (wine jug) into a phiale, a shallow bowl designed for the purpose. After wine was poured from the phiale, the remainder of the oinochoē's contents was drunk by the ...
Bottle of wine: A bottle of wine or a specialty cocktail ingredient can also elevate the gathering. Spirit of participation: "The best guests show up not just with something in hand, but with a ...
Gather your guests in the dining room, take your seat, grab a glass and raise a toast! PHOTO: Happy Thanksgiving (ABC News) Editor's note: This story was originally published on November 19, 2018.
The shadowy figure, dressed in black with a wide-brimmed hat and white scarf, would pour himself a glass of cognac (or cherry brandy, [1] amontillado, [2] or scotch whisky [3]) and raise a toast to Poe's memory, then vanish into the night, leaving three roses in a distinctive arrangement and the unfinished bottle of liquor. Onlookers gathered ...