Archive for March, 2010
The glass mug you drink your nightly beer from, otherwise known as a tankard, is one of the oldest types of drinking vessels around. In the Middle Ages large tub-like vessels made of wood and hooped with iron were referred to as tankards. These drinking vessels could also be made of leather and were used to transport water.
Later on, the term tankard came to refer to a wooden drinking mug with one handle. Tankards were commonly made of pewter, copper or silver. In the olden days these vessels often had lids to keep out bugs and bacteria. They were mostly used for drinking beer. Today you can still find pewter tankards, but they are now also made from glass, metal or plastic.
I moved into a new house last month, and some of my friends suggested that I have a housewarming party. It seems a little odd to me that after I sink thousands of dollars into a home that I should be the one obligated to throw a party; shouldn’t my friends be the ones throwing one for me?-but I digress. Since it was my first soiree in my new abode, I wanted to make sure that it was spectacular.
Not only did I hire a DJ, have professional lighting and bring out my best acrylic glassware, but I also splurged and decided to buy caviar. When the guests arrived, they were visibly impressed, especially by the caviar and smorgasbord of delectable cuisine. Although I am not cheap, I informed my friends that after my extravagance, they would be the ones hosting the holiday parties this year.