When I was a child I read a lot of old Donald Duck comics. I remember in some of them that took place in old Tsaric Russia, the tradition of breaking glasses was predicted there heavily (Стаканы бить ?). The Russian characters really liked throwing their glasses and shattering them.
How common was that tradition, during what period did it become popular, was it commong among commoners or only the aristocrats?
I'm having trouble finding a good article about this subject since I am not really sure what I am supposed to google about, not even the correct term. Further information is required.
>According to the legend, people present during this episode misinterpreted the Tsar's words and thought that Peter called to break the glasses (Russian: Стаканы бить! - literally beat glasses or break glasses), that's how a tradition of breaking drinkware on certain occasions appeared in Russia. Glasses were broken after especially important toasts or just during the especially cheerful parties. Russian restaurants even held a special prices for breaking the glasses. Breaking of drinkware, or, in wider context, any tableware, is believed in Russia to bring luck and happiness.
My lack of knowledge of this subject greatly annoys me, even if might be trivial for some.
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