Celebrations in the olden days
In the 1800s, the main festival of the year was Shrovetide. Lent was over. It applied only to men. They gathered to smoke tobacco and play cards, whilst Shrovetide buns and punch were served in copious amounts. The holiday lasted several days.
Source:Fra mine minders verden (Memories of another world)
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