When the construction of the house was finished, it was customary to invite all those who participated in its building to eat dinner as a vote of thanks. The food was prepared in a large pot, the temperature of which was controlled by a chimney hook, which could adjust the pot so it sat higher or lower over the fireplace.
When a house is built, it is customary to invite everyone involved in its construction to a dinner party as a gesture of appreciation. The food is prepared in a large pot, and the temperature is regulated by a chimney hook that can be adjusted to raise or lower the pot above the fireplace.