King Haakon The Good born 920—died 961 decreed households were to brew Christmas beer. Skipping out on brew day became a punishable act.
"and at that time everyone was to have ale for the celebration with a measure of grain, or else pay fines, and had to keep the holiday while the ale lasted."
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Guardian of the honey and nuts
Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time.
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