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Sat 2 Jul, 2011 10:22 pm
Hello,
I'm currently doing a research project on some the craziest parties/celebrations/festivals that took place in ancient history. I'm mainly looking for celebrations that don't exist anymore. So celebrations that have stood the test of time and are currently celebrated today isn't the focus. I have done tones of research online and can't seem to come up with much. A few examples of what I have found are: THE CRITIC'S REVENGE Paris, 10 November 1975, NERO'S LAKE OF WINE, THE FEAST OF BEASTS Paris, 31 December 1870.
The crazier the celebration and the more drinking the better.
I know it's a weird request, but any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks again,
Sam
@Butrflynet,
When the Flyers first won the STanley Cup, that was in 1976 I believe . They tore down the city of Philadelphia and much beer and wine and booze was involved
@platapus44,
Don't overlook wine-happy Sakartvelo (The Republic of Georgia) as a possible source -- it's the cradle of wine-making and viniculture, and with known celebrations going back at least to its days as Ancient Colchis (Jason and the Argonauts, golden fleece, etc). I've read that while Georgia is very hospitable now to Westerners, the Georgians still find benign amusement in watching Westerners trying to hold their fair share of wine at the traditional "supra" (feast/celebration dinner -- a typical custom for welcoming guests, among other special events). rebecca
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