Largess - Revision history

Donngal at 04:31, 13 September 2010

2010-09-13T04:31:49Z

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	==Largess in the SCA==		==Largess in the SCA==
	Largess, in the sense of giving [[alms]] to the poor, is not generally practiced in the [[SCA]], likely owing to the dearth of peasant and beggar [[persona]]s. Instead, the word "largess" tends to refer to the selfless practice of bringing free food to [[event]]s and distributing it to attendees. Small [[pastry\|pastries]], baking, and especially [[fudge]] and other sweets are generally used for this purpose.		Largess, in the sense of giving [[alms]] to the poor, is not generally practiced in the [[SCA]], likely owing to the dearth of peasant and beggar [[persona]]s. Instead, the word "largess" tends to refer to the selfless practice of bringing free food to [[event]]s and distributing it to attendees. Small [[pastry\|pastries]], baking, and especially [[fudge]] and other sweets are generally used for this purpose.

			Occasionaly, Royals or members of the populace will create different items to be given to those whom the giver feels inclined. Such items like arm bands are given away by [[Duke]] [[Cariadoc of the Bow]] or woven trinkets such as belt favors are usually made by the giver and can be used for on the spot recognition by Royals instead of an offical award.

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KarenLarsdatter at 19:08, 10 September 2007

2007-09-10T19:08:10Z

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	'''Largess''' (sometimes spelled ''largesse'') is the noble practice of giving to the less fortunate, usually with food, [[money]] or clothing. In [[period]], largess was seen as a duty of the upper classes, especially on [[feast day]]s or special occasions, such as [[wedding]]s or [[tournament]]s. It has a basis both in [[Christian]] charity and the somewhat more selfish need to demonstrate one's social standing.		'''Largess''' (sometimes spelled ''largesse'') is the noble practice of giving to the less fortunate, usually with food, [[money]] or clothing. In [[period]], largess was seen as a duty of the upper classes, especially on [[feast day]]s or special occasions, such as [[wedding]]s or [[tournament]]s. It has a basis both in [[Christian]] [[charity]] and the somewhat more selfish need to demonstrate one's social standing.

	==Largess in the SCA==		==Largess in the SCA==

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2007-07-11T20:07:08Z

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	==Largess in the SCA==		==Largess in the SCA==
	Largess, in the sense of giving [[alms]] to the poor, is not generally practiced in the [[SCA]], likely owing to the dearth of peasant and beggar [[persona]]s. Instead, the word "largess" tends to refer to the selfless practice of bringing free food to [[event]]s and distributing it to attendees. Small [[pastry\|pastries]], baking, and especially [[fudge]] and other sweets are generally used for this purpose.		Largess, in the sense of giving [[alms]] to the poor, is not generally practiced in the [[SCA]], likely owing to the dearth of peasant and beggar [[persona]]s. Instead, the word "largess" tends to refer to the selfless practice of bringing free food to [[event]]s and distributing it to attendees. Small [[pastry\|pastries]], baking, and especially [[fudge]] and other sweets are generally used for this purpose.

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Paul Matisz at 23:35, 17 June 2007

2007-06-17T23:35:03Z

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'''Largess''' (sometimes spelled ''largesse'') is the noble practice of giving to the less fortunate, usually with food, [[money]] or clothing. In [[period]], largess was seen as a duty of the upper classes, especially on [[feast day]]s or special occasions, such as [[wedding]]s or [[tournament]]s. It has a basis both in [[Christian]] charity and the somewhat more selfish need to demonstrate one's social standing.

==Largess in the SCA==
Largess, in the sense of giving [[alms]] to the poor, is not generally practiced in the [[SCA]], likely owing to the dearth of peasant and beggar [[persona]]s. Instead, the word "largess" tends to refer to the selfless practice of bringing free food to [[event]]s and distributing it to attendees. Small [[pastry|pastries]], baking, and especially [[fudge]] and other sweets are generally used for this purpose.