Happy Tipsy Eve!

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Happy Tipsy Eve!

Postby Tigger » Mon Dec 23, 2019 3:34 am

On December 23rd, Tipsy Eve is celebrated in Newfoundland (and other places). Needless to say, ''Tipsy Eve', gets its name from the quantity of booze consumed. However, it's also known as 'Tibs Eve', in a reference to an archaic slang word for a sexually promiscuous woman!

The reason--apparently during Advent one was not supposed to consume alcohol until Christmas Day. 'Tipsy Eve' became a convenient excuse to get a head start on drinking two days before--with friends and family!

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Re: Happy Tipsy Eve!

Postby TheOffice » Mon Dec 23, 2019 11:27 am

Thanks for the interesting info!

Happy Tipsy Eve to you too!

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Re: Happy Tipsy Eve!

Postby BeauV » Mon Dec 23, 2019 12:21 pm

I learn the most interesting things here on Scantlings!
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Re: Happy Tipsy Eve!

Postby kimbottles » Mon Dec 23, 2019 12:50 pm

Happy Tipsy Eve everyone!
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Re: Happy Tipsy Eve!

Postby Ken Heaton (Salazar) » Mon Dec 23, 2019 5:13 pm

Happy Tibb's Eve Everyone!

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