In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
JOLLIFICATION
merrymaking, conviviality, jollification
(noun) a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
jollification (plural jollifications)
A merrymaking; noisy festivity.
Source: Wiktionary
Jol`li*fi*ca"tion, n. Etym: [Jolly + L. -ficare (in comp.) to make. See -fy.]
Definition: A merrymaking; noisy festivity. [Colloq.] We have had a jollification or so together. Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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