Snapdragon game described from 19th century England
The article recalls the traditional Christmas game snapdragon once popular in England. Raisins were placed in a large bowl, spirits poured over them and lit, then players in turn tried to seize a burning raisin before it burned away. The game survives only in parts of England and in America.
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