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My first time experiencing a Wassailing this weekend where tradition dictates that we bless the health of the orchard in the hopes that they thrive and provide a good harvest.
This involves a Wassail King (or Queen) leading the processional song and activities including Morris Men dances and song, lighting bonfires and ends with a big round of noise from the crowd (this could be hitting pots and pans or generally shouting), as far as I can understand this was to ward off bad spirits that may ruin a crop.
Looking forward to next year! Heres to a good 2023 crop.
