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One of the most neglected areas in the study of American celebrations remains the small group festive gathering. As discussed by Linda T. Humphrey, the Small Group Festive Gathering is somewhere between festival and ritual … and the solitary sandwich, (when) small groups of people get together to share food and drink and to have a good time …. Among the examples she provides are potlucks, cocktail parties, and reunions.
somewhere between festival and ritual … and the solitary sandwich, (when) small groups of people get together to share food and drink and to have a good time
We gathered round the campfire for a little singsong.
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