isnt it something that has to do with indians?
is it gifts given in a great tribal...........
i dont know
2007-01-17 07:35:15 · 4 answers · asked by Female 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It is a custom of Northwest Coast Native Americans. They hold a great ceremony and the chiefs give gifts to everyone. Check the link for more information.
http://www.peabody.harvard.edu/potlatch/page2.html
Fancyname -- that's a "potluck"!! LOL!
2007-01-17 07:38:02 · answer #1 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Now that you mention it I think there is a Potlatch tribe. Don't quote me...I do know that there are trees, in the Pine family, that are call Potlatch..Try Wikipedia. Hell of a lot smarter than me...
2007-01-17 15:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by buzzwaltz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Dinner where everyone brings something to the table. It has its roots in tribal custom.
2007-01-17 15:38:57 · answer #3 · answered by fancyname 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It thought it meant ashes.
2007-01-17 15:42:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋