This custom dates from the 17th century or earlier. It originated with British troops stationed in the Netherlands, where it drew on an older Dutch custom, called "taptoe", from which comes the term "tattoo" as in Military tattoo. The "taptoe" was also used to signal the end of the day, but originated from a signal that beer taps had to be shut, hence that the day had ended. It comes from the Dutch phrase "Doe den tap toe", meaning "Close the tap". The Dutch bugle call "Taptoesignaal", now used for remembrance events, is not the same tune as the "Last Post".