| I know what your thinking. A goblet is nothing more | | | | tradition. There are also goblets made of pewter, if |
| than a cup. Well, your right. But did you know the | | | | you like pewter, and they're not as expensive as |
| history behind this cup goes back to the 1300s. | | | | crystal and sterling silver. It is most common for |
| Goblets have been used as far back as the earliest | | | | people to give Kiddush cups as gifts for special |
| religious ceremonies. Wine has been the primary drink | | | | occasions such as Bar Mitzvahs or weddings. If you're |
| of choice for it and continues to be. In its earlier days | | | | into glass or crystal, wedding goblets are just one |
| it was originally known as a chalice mainly because of | | | | among hundreds of items that are manufactured by |
| its religious symbolism. Another name for it is Kiddush. | | | | glass and crystal companies around the world. Some |
| This is the reciting of a blessing over the wine, prior | | | | wedding vendors sell goblets made of red glass which |
| to eating a festive meal. We are going to go over a | | | | will go well with any wine, and at Christmas time, you |
| little more about its origins so next time you are | | | | can take them out of your glass cabinet to grace |
| having people over for some wine you can throw in | | | | your dinner table. |
| some neat facts about what you are drinking from. | | | | Sterling silver goblets have a unique history. One of |
| Nowadays you primarily see them at weddings. The | | | | the most interesting characteristics of a sterling silver |
| bride and groom use them to toast their guests. | | | | goblet is its hallmark. A hallmark is a mark on the item |
| Goblets serve two purposes at weddings. They | | | | given via a hammer and a punch. Countries have |
| make beautiful accents to the reception's decor and | | | | developed their own levels of silver quality. The |
| not being a common item are used as a status | | | | French typically have the highest silver standards |
| symbol as well as a dining accessory. What kind of | | | | amongst all nations. The French required a silver |
| status would depend on what kind you are using. The | | | | content 950 parts per thousand. The French hallmark |
| most popular types at are crystal, gold, and sterling | | | | was the head of the goddess Minerva. The Germans |
| silver. Crystal makes for a nice setting on any table. | | | | are made with 800 parts per thousand and are |
| To say something about your status would depend | | | | usually marked with an "800" or "900" on it to show |
| on where it came from. The Czech Republic produces | | | | the quality as to which they are made. Other |
| some of the worlds best crystal and says something | | | | countries such as Russia, Spain, and Italy have |
| about what you think about crystal if you buy it | | | | developed their own chalices and are equally as nice. |
| from there. Gold cups are symbolic of family and | | | | |