2006-10-15 19:41:21 · 3 answers · asked by nude chef 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
hand clapping actually started in the early fourteenth century by king henry the 3rd of portugal who was also known as henry the clapper. if a performer at his court displeased him, he would clinch his fists and bang them together knuckles to knuckles. that was a sign that the performer would be punished or banned from any more appearances before the king. if , however, he were to unclinch his fists and bring his palms together. that was a sign of open hands and the performer would be accepted by the king. his court would follow suit accordingly and if a person's performance was satisfactory, everyone would clap. thus we have the beginning of the hand clap as a sign of approval.
2006-10-15 20:01:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roman Legionairs would beat their swords on their shields in approval of a speech or act of valor.
2006-10-15 19:46:50 · answer #2 · answered by Mac Momma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-15 19:43:25 · answer #3 · answered by Jimmy H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋