what is a skol

"Skol" is a Danish-Norwegian-Swedish-Icelandic-Faroese word for "cheers" or "good health," a salute or a toast, as to an admired person or group. The word "skol" is derived from the Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian word "skål," which means "bowl". In the Middle Ages, Vikings would urge each other forward by yelling "SKOLL" to one another, telling each other to keep it up so they could drink from the skull of the vanquished that night. Today, "Skol" is used as a celebratory cheer whenever the Minnesota Vikings score, and pre-game. The "Skol Chant" was introduced as part of the fans tradition when the Vikings moved to U.S. Bank Stadium in 2016. Before every game, Vikings bang the war drum, and the fans respond in kind by clapping their hands and yelling, "Skol!" They also do the "Skol" chant after the team scores a touchdown.