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.
After completing the construction of a house, it was common practice to host a dinner for all those who had helped build it as a way of expressing gratitude. The meal was cooked in a large pot, and the temperature was controlled by a device that could adjust the pot's position above the fireplace.