Viking Maiden - History comes to life handcrafted sculptureIt was the Vikings who first introduced the idea of drinking games rather than war for settling disputes. This tradition spread to the holiday season and was embraced by fellow clansmen in most northern countries. Orion spotting, a common game, could only be played from rooftops at night. It was here that Santa first met these Norsemen and his tradition of entering houses through the chimney was initiated. A measure of honey, hops and assorted grains