Wassailing - The British Midwinter Blessing Custom - Simon Reed Hygieia ritual garments and tools and

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Wassailing - The British Midwinter Blessing Custom - Simon Reed Hygieia ritual garments and tools andWith legends going back over a millennia, Wassailing is a fascinating and colourful part of the folklore and traditions of Britain. From the Apple Wassails of Devon and Somerset, to the Doll Wassails of Yorkshire, this ancient blessing tradition has adapted itself to every level of society from agricultural workers to Lords, even featuring in four plots to murder the Monarch of the day. This book by Simon Reed, author of The Cornish Traditional Year,