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Why is there always a small bowl of water on the tables at Jacobite feasts?
Because after King James was ...
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07-17-2008, 12:33 PM
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Why is there always a small bowl of water on the tables at Jacobite feasts? Because after King James was forced out of the country, the Jacobites devised a series of codes and signals in order to avoid prison or worse. At a feast or dinner, they would raise their glasses and circle the bowl of water with their drinks. It was a silent toast to 'The King Across the Water' Many Jacobites still continue this tradition.
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07-17-2008, 04:13 PM
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Mairead, I've witnessed that same toast many times here in the States. Even as a child.
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07-17-2008, 04:38 PM
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What a fine tradition. Hope to see it someday.
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we that are not in Scotland could use this to toast Scotland, Alba
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08-03-2008, 02:51 PM
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Yes Knockdow. It is a fine Jacobite tradition to uphold.
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