Alcohol appeared for a long time, bringing to life the human culture and etiquette of their use.With alcohol involves a lot of traditions, rules of feasts and popular expressions.One of the famous and beloved people of phrases associated with its use, is: "to drink brotherhood."What does it mean and what is the history of its origin?
History catch phrase
According to one version, the tradition associated with the word "brotherhood", came to us from Europe, where in the Middle Ages this ritual meant the preservation of good relations and good intentions at the table throughout the meal.Brotherhood brotherly support guarantee, secured the peace between soldiers, means purity of intentions.In special occasions in glasses added a drop of blood that binds friendships blood oath.
But according to other sources, used to "drink brotherhood" it was common among lovers.After draining glasses to the bottom pair was supposed to seal the mouth of a deep kiss.As if in a glass of one of the lovers contained the poison, to pour the second half, a kiss would have meant death for two.Thus, a special ritual drinking of alcoholic beverages is a kind of proof of love and honesty loving couple to each other.
value tradition
term "brotherhood» (Brüderschaft) - translated from the German as a "brotherhood", "union".However, in the Russian language the word "brotherhood" is understood somewhat differently.The psychological meaning of this phrase is replaced by an official feast in the pleasant, friendly atmosphere, the transition from the dry "you" to a close "you."It is bound familiarity particular ritual, the essence of which lies in the simultaneous drainage of two participants feast glasses or glasses with the serried arms at the elbows.
However, if drunk man and a woman, the ritual should always be secured with a kiss, because after bruderschaft destroyed the barrier, blurred hell, keep people at a distance, and they get a bit closer.We also believe in the process of looking into each other's eyes.The tradition of "drinking brotherhood" acceptable for a romantic evening by candlelight, giving rendezvous special flair, a mysterious accent, like a tacit promise of something bright and unusual ...
Etiquette bruderschaft
stitched friendly alliance special kind of drying glasses - ritual bruderschaft needhave an understanding not only of what would follow him, but also know the etiquette process.And the rules of etiquette when this tradition are as follows: holding in his hand (usually the right) a glass or a glass, crossed arms at the elbows to the second party and looking into each other's eyes drain selected drink to the bottom.According to psychologists, the tradition of "drinking brotherhood" - means to increase sympathy and rapprochement between people.
Having performed this act of friendly agreement, you can feel free to contact their counterparts on the "you", clapping him on the shoulder - in short, to do whatever made between good friends.If the day after the merry feast your newfound friend does not wish to follow the rule bruderschaft and maintain friendly relations further, in any case, do not insist on the return.Similarly, not wanting to tie a friendship with someone, it is best politely refuse unwanted ritual.
Wedding brotherhood
Tradition "drink brotherhood" and entered in the list of wedding formalities, as a prelude to the first kiss of the newlyweds at the festive table.Bowing to the power of this ritual, Brac drinking champagne from wine glasses held together with tape.Concludes the ceremony did not keep fraternal and deep kiss as a sign of love and fidelity.Drained their glasses, bride and groom throw them over your left shoulder.
In fact, the brotherhood - a beautiful tradition, intended to decorate the celebration or feast.I doubt whether you decide to call their other rights, because yesterday was with him the participants in this ritual.
