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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsIrish Wakes
At Irish wakes, a plate of salt was placed over the deceased's heart as a symbol of that incorruptible part of the soul. Sometimes, the salt was replaced with snuff, and each visiting mourner was invited to take a pinch.
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Irish Wakes (Original Post)
My Good Babushka
Jun 2014
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This is probably referring to a time between the thirteenth and eighteenth century
My Good Babushka
Jun 2014
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A Simple Game
(9,214 posts)1. Really? Every one I have gone to we just got drunk and had a party. n/t
My Good Babushka
(2,710 posts)2. This is probably referring to a time between the thirteenth and eighteenth century
You probably missed those funerals.
A Simple Game
(9,214 posts)3. Well that and where do you even buy snuff these days? n/t
My Good Babushka
(2,710 posts)4. Mr. Snuff?