Wassail - Wikipedia Wassail ( ˈwɒsəl , - eɪl WOSS-əl, -ayl) is also a beverage made from hot mulled cider, ale, or wine and spices, drunk traditionally as an integral part of wassailing [6][7]
The History of Wassailing and Mulled Wine - WhyChristmas. com Wassailing is a very ancient custom that is rarely done today The word 'wassail' comes from the Anglo-Saxon phrase 'waes hael', which means 'good health' Originally, the wassail was a drink made of mulled ale, curdled cream, roasted apples, eggs, cloves, ginger, nutmeg and sugar
Wassailing - Historic UK The wassailing, or blessing of the fruit trees, involves drinking and singing to the health of the trees in the hope that they will provide a bountiful harvest in the autumn This ancient custom is still practised across the country today…
Wassailing │ Twelfth Night traditions | National Trust Wassailing is a Twelfth Night tradition with pagan roots and has been practised in Britain for centuries Discover the celebration and its rituals, including sipping from a communal wassail bowl You can also find out how a 17th-century wooden bowl embodies a host of different practices and beliefs – from the ancient and the pagan, to the
Wassailing through History - Colonial Williamsburg In parts of Medieval Britain, a different sort of wassailing emerged: farmers wassailed their crops and animals to encourage fertility An observer recorded, "They go into the Ox-house to the oxen with the Wassell-bowle and drink to their health "
What Is Wassailing, Anyway? - Mental Floss What Is Wassailing, Anyway? Here‘s everything you need to know about this beloved Christmas tradition, from how it evolved to a fun guide for doing it yourself By Lucas Reilly |
The Tradition of Wassailing - Christmasphere Wassailing is a rich tradition that celebrates community, good health, and the bounty of nature Although it’s not as widely practiced today as in the past, it remains a cherished cultural tradition in the parts of the world where it continues
The Lost Art of Wassailling - Little Frugal Homestead Wassailing is more than just a festive song—it's a centuries-old tradition full of warmth, community, and cheer Learn its history and how to bring it back this holiday season