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Wassail events 2010

Wassail events 2010

Posted on 10. Jan, 2010 by Jim C.

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Wassailing is an old custom that takes place on Old Twelfth Night (17 January) or thereabouts, to exhort apple trees to fruit well the following season. Customs and songs differ from place to place. At many events cider is poured onto the roots and shots fired through the branches to ward off evil spirits. Warm [...]

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What is a Wassail?

What is a Wassail?

Posted on 03. Mar, 2009 by Jim C.

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Wassailing is so ancient that putting a date on when it began has been lost in time. Wassailing however has given birth to other customs such as carol singing, and wishing others good health when drinking. The main purpose of wassailing is to perform a ceremony to protect the trees from evil and to make [...]

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