Why is it tradition to 'toast' before a meal?!
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I remember reading about this in a newspaper article months ago!. I wish I could remember it, but instead ill have to direct you to Wikipedia!.
The practice of toasting originated in Ancient Greece, at a time when fear of poisoning was a significant concern!. To put guests at ease, the host would pour the guests' wine from a common decanter, take the first drink to demonstrate its safety, then raise his cup to the guests and invite them to drink in good health! Cheers!!!!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The practice of toasting originated in Ancient Greece, at a time when fear of poisoning was a significant concern!. To put guests at ease, the host would pour the guests' wine from a common decanter, take the first drink to demonstrate its safety, then raise his cup to the guests and invite them to drink in good health! Cheers!!!!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The modern custom of offering up toasts is historically simply an offshoot of the ancient religious ritual referred to called The Eucharist, or the Lord's Supper!
According to early Christian belief, Jesus instituted this "Sacrament" as it was called at the time!. The Christian New Testament expresses the utmost importance to the offering of bread and drink to the Deity in the words and person of Jesus!.
In Matthew 26:27 of the Authorized King James Version of the Christian Holy Bible it states; “And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it!.!.!.” In Mark 14:23 we quote; “And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them; and they all drank of it…” Once again in Luke 22:17 we find; “And he took the cup, and gave thanks and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves!.”Www@FoodAQ@Com
According to early Christian belief, Jesus instituted this "Sacrament" as it was called at the time!. The Christian New Testament expresses the utmost importance to the offering of bread and drink to the Deity in the words and person of Jesus!.
In Matthew 26:27 of the Authorized King James Version of the Christian Holy Bible it states; “And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it!.!.!.” In Mark 14:23 we quote; “And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them; and they all drank of it…” Once again in Luke 22:17 we find; “And he took the cup, and gave thanks and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves!.”Www@FoodAQ@Com
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