Second breakfast

Second Breakfast

The Second Breakfast is a meal eaten after breakfast, but before lunch. It is a traditional meal in some cultures, including in parts of Europe and in Hobbit culture in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.

Origins and Cultural Significance

The concept of a second breakfast originated in Bavaria, Germany, where it is known as Zweites Frühstück. It is also common in Poland (drugie śniadanie), Spain (almuerzo), and Hungary (tízórai). In these cultures, the second breakfast is typically a lighter meal, often consisting of bread, cold meats, and cheese.

In J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings series, Hobbits are known for their love of food and their custom of eating second breakfast. This meal comes after breakfast and before elevenses, another Hobbit meal.

Typical Foods

The foods served for second breakfast vary by culture. In Germany and Poland, it might include bread rolls, cold meats, and cheese. In Spain, it could be a small sandwich or pastry, often enjoyed with a coffee. In the Hobbit culture of Middle-earth, second breakfast could include any number of foods, from bread and cheese to fruits and pastries.

In Popular Culture

The second breakfast has gained popularity in recent years, in part due to its mention in The Lord of the Rings series. In the film adaptation of The Fellowship of the Ring, the character Pippin famously asks, "What about second breakfast?" This line has since been widely quoted and has contributed to a growing interest in the concept of a second breakfast.

See Also

• Breakfast
• Brunch
• Elevenses
• Lunch
• Tea (meal)
• Dinner
• Supper

External Links

• BBC - The truth about breakfast
• The Guardian - The history of the second breakfast