When I lived in San Francisco crab was the big treat at Christmas parties and New Years.
As a kid in ‘60’s and ‘70’s Northern California, Crab Feeds were quite popular. All you could eat, with French Bread, salad with Thousand Island dressing, and beer. Bibs and happy, happy, people everywhere. Fond memories! Also remember, believe it or not, all you could eat Abalone Feeds. Unbelievable today, but true.