Snaps
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In the Nordic countries, especially Denmark and Sweden, but not in Iceland, snaps, among many nicknames, is a small shot of a strong alcoholic beverage taken during the course of a meal.
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Snaps drinking in Sweden, early 20th century.
Poster used at the 1922 Swedish prohibition referendum, depicting a bottle of liquor and a glass for snaps together with cooked crayfish. The poster emphasizes that crayfish parties require snaps, and thus banning snaps would kill off crayfish parties with it. English: "No! Crawfishes demand these beverages! You have to forgo crawfishes unless you vote NO on 27 August"
Crayfish party
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A crayfish party is a traditional summertime eating and drinking celebration in the Nordic countries. The tradition, originating in Sweden, has also spread to Finland via its Swedish-speaking populati
Snaps
…flavour of snaps or express a craving for it. Snaps and snapsvisor are essential elements of Swedish festivities involving food, especially Midsummer and crayfish parties (Swedish: kräftskiva), which are notoriously tipsy affairs. Dozens of songs may be sung during such a party, and every song requires a round of snaps…
Crayfish party in Häringe slott, Sweden 1991.
Crayfish cooked with dill in the traditional manner.
Kräftskiva with traditional decorations and dishes