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With the preparation of this cake completed, the episode shifts focus to the historical context in which Election Cake was served. Election Day in colonial New England was not merely about casting votes; it became a communal occasion where citizens gathered to express their civic duties, social bonds, and regional pride.
In Connecticut, where the tradition flourished, Election Day also coincided with the start of spring—a time for renewal, reflection, and gathering. It was during the election process that people would congregate, often listening to lengthy sermons and partaking in the type of festivities that might seem foreign in today’s context.