Editing Akvavit (section)

==Drinking culture==
Akvavit is an important part of [[Nordic countries|Nordic]] [[drinking culture]], where it is often drunk during festive gatherings, such as Christmas dinners and the Midsummer celebration, and as an [[aperitif]].<ref>{{cite book |title= Certified Specialist of Spirits Study Guide|last= Nickles |first= Jane |year= 2015|publisher= Society of Wine Educators|page = 92|url= https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RWS7ONE|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160118224049/http://www.amazon.com/Certified-Specialist-Spirits-Study-Guide-ebook/dp/B00RWS7ONE|archive-date=2016-01-18}}</ref> In Iceland, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany, aquavit is chilled and often drunk in a single gulp from a small [[shot glass]]. This is usually attributed to tradition.<ref>{{cite book |title= The Complete Book of Spirits: A Guide to Their History, Production, and Enjoyment|last= Blue |first= Anthony Dias |year= 2004|publisher= HarperCollins Publishers|location= New York|isbn= 0-06-054218-7|page= 42}}</ref> In Norway, it is not generally chilled, but enjoyed slowly. In Sweden, aquavit is commonly consumed immediately following a song, called a [[snapsvisa]]. The most well-known song is "[[Helan Går]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nordstjernan.com/news/traditions/2517/|title=Traditions – Nordstjernan|website=www.nordstjernan.com}}</ref> In Finland and Sweden, aquavit consumed from a shot glass is also commonly associated with [[Crayfish party|crayfish parties]], which are traditionally held during late August. In Denmark, aquavit is called snaps or akvavit, and is primarily consumed in December during Christmas lunches or around Easter during Easter lunches. It is consumed year-round, though, mainly for lunches of traditional Danish dishes where beer is also always on the table. In Norway, where most aquavit is matured in oak casks, the drink is served at room temperature in tulip-shaped glasses. Aquavit arguably complements beer well, and its consumption is very often preceded by a swig of beer.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Philbrick|first1=Hope S.|title=Drink to your health the Scandinavian way – with aquavit|url=http://www.sfgate.com/wine/article/Spirits-Drink-to-your-health-the-Scandinavian-3274148.php|publisher=SFGate|access-date=8 August 2008|date=2008-08-08}}</ref>