Communal meal

For some, the act of eating communally defines humans as compared to other species.

[3] Communal meals have long been of interest to both archeologists[4][5] and anthropologists.

Meals shared for religious traditions include the Christian Agape feast, Muslim iftar, and Jewish Passover Seder.

Some restaurants feature communal meals at large tables where diners are seated next to strangers and are encouraged to interact with neighbors.

[14][15] Communal dining was an important part of ancient Rome's religious traditions.