In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SIVAN
Sivan, Siwan
(noun) the ninth month of the civil year; the third month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in May and June)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Si"van, n. Etym: [Heb. sivan.]
Definition: The third month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year; -- supposed to correspond nearly with our month of June.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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