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Best Recipe for Apple Wassail
Wassail is commonly known as a spiced ale, enjoyed on festive holiday occasions,and considered a toast drank for luck to a person's health for the upcoming year.
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Wassail is commonly known as a spiced ale, enjoyed on festive holiday occasions,and considered a toast drank for luck to a person's health for the upcoming year.
recipe for wassail • apple wassail • wassail wassail • wassail drink • recipe wassail
Wassail
No proper Yule celebration would ever be complete without a steaming cup of Wassail to warm the chill of night whilst encircling the bonfires.
wassail • yule drink • wassailing • waes hail • wassail traditions
No proper Yule celebration would ever be complete without a steaming cup of Wassail to warm the chill of night whilst encircling the bonfires.
wassail • yule drink • wassailing • waes hail • wassail traditions
How to Host a Holiday Wassail Party
A wassail party is a traditional holiday gathering intended to earnestly express the wish that host and guests alike should have a hearty, healthy and happy life.
wassail • holiday • party • christmas • cider
A wassail party is a traditional holiday gathering intended to earnestly express the wish that host and guests alike should have a hearty, healthy and happy life.
wassail • holiday • party • christmas • cider
Wassail Homebrew Recipe
If you are already brewing your own beer at home, it takes just a one simple extra step to create a full-flavored spice beer for the Holidays. Here's the lowdown.
homebrew wassail recipe • wassail recipe • homebrewing • winter seasonal spice beer • warming spices
If you are already brewing your own beer at home, it takes just a one simple extra step to create a full-flavored spice beer for the Holidays. Here's the lowdown.
homebrew wassail recipe • wassail recipe • homebrewing • winter seasonal spice beer • warming spices
Christmas Custom of the Wassail and Wassailing
Although a Yuletide carol centers on this English tradition, few people really know what wassail and wassailing mean and the stories behind them.
christmas custom • wassail • wassailing • english holiday tradition • geoffrey monmouth
Although a Yuletide carol centers on this English tradition, few people really know what wassail and wassailing mean and the stories behind them.
christmas custom • wassail • wassailing • english holiday tradition • geoffrey monmouth
A Brief History of Wassail
As a tradition meant to celebrate and promote health, wealth and good fortune around the holidays, it's hard to beat wassail and wassailing for fun and a sense of purpose
wassail • holiday • party • song • toast
As a tradition meant to celebrate and promote health, wealth and good fortune around the holidays, it's hard to beat wassail and wassailing for fun and a sense of purpose
wassail • holiday • party • song • toast
Let Us Go A Wassailing
Caroling has its place in Paganism as well as Christianity this time of year. Here are some Pagan renditions of commonly sung holiday carols.
wassail • sing • carol • christmas • yule
Caroling has its place in Paganism as well as Christianity this time of year. Here are some Pagan renditions of commonly sung holiday carols.
wassail • sing • carol • christmas • yule
British Christmas Spirits
A Dickens Christmas would be incomplete without the wassail bowl. But there are a few other seasonal tipples the British down in good measure throughout Christmastide.
british christmas spirits • christmas pudding • english drinks • good cheer • traditional wassail
A Dickens Christmas would be incomplete without the wassail bowl. But there are a few other seasonal tipples the British down in good measure throughout Christmastide.
british christmas spirits • christmas pudding • english drinks • good cheer • traditional wassail
Holiday Beverages
Six beverages (hot and cold) to keep your guests happy.
cocoa • wassail • lemonade • coffee • sangria
Six beverages (hot and cold) to keep your guests happy.
cocoa • wassail • lemonade • coffee • sangria
Hot Spiced Apple Cider with a Twist
While in England, Apple Cider refers to fermented, crushed apples - this version of Wassail is fresh, and not just good tasting, but can do wonders for your health!
wassail recipe • mulled cider • spiced cider • hot spiced apple cider • pig and whistle
While in England, Apple Cider refers to fermented, crushed apples - this version of Wassail is fresh, and not just good tasting, but can do wonders for your health!
wassail recipe • mulled cider • spiced cider • hot spiced apple cider • pig and whistle
How to Host a Killer Christmas Jam Session
To host Christmas jam sessions friends will be talking about long into the new year, musicians only need their instrument, a steaming pot of wassail, and an mp3 recorder.
christmas jam session • host christmas music • christmas music • holiday party • christmas party
To host Christmas jam sessions friends will be talking about long into the new year, musicians only need their instrument, a steaming pot of wassail, and an mp3 recorder.
christmas jam session • host christmas music • christmas music • holiday party • christmas party
Bryng us in good ale, and bryng us in good ale;
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt traces the long history of the Christmas Carol and Wassail; their near demise and reinvention in Victorian times by the headmaster of Wellington College who became the Bishop of Truro and then Archbishop of Canterbury.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • headmaster
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt traces the long history of the Christmas Carol and Wassail; their near demise and reinvention in Victorian times by the headmaster of Wellington College who became the Bishop of Truro and then Archbishop of Canterbury.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • headmaster
Lesson Plans for Hot Tea Month
January is National Hot Tea Month. Create lesson plans for teaching kids about tea customs, tea history and benefits of tea drinking, study tea geography and science
national hot tea month • history of tea • benefits of tea • herbal tea • chinese tea
January is National Hot Tea Month. Create lesson plans for teaching kids about tea customs, tea history and benefits of tea drinking, study tea geography and science
national hot tea month • history of tea • benefits of tea • herbal tea • chinese tea
More Yuletide Lore
Even more trivia about this festive time of year.
christmas • yule • wassail • drinkhail • mistletoe
Even more trivia about this festive time of year.
christmas • yule • wassail • drinkhail • mistletoe
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt traces the long history of the Christmas Carol and wassail; its near demise and reinvention in Victorian times by the headmaster of Wellington College who became the Bishop of Truro and then Archbishop of Canterbury.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • headmaster
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt traces the long history of the Christmas Carol and wassail; its near demise and reinvention in Victorian times by the headmaster of Wellington College who became the Bishop of Truro and then Archbishop of Canterbury.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • headmaster
Winter Solstice 2000
Winter Solstice 2000 begins on December 21st at 5:37 am. PST. It's roots are in ancient traditions and beliefs.
winter soltice • yule log • mistletoe • holly • everygreens
Winter Solstice 2000 begins on December 21st at 5:37 am. PST. It's roots are in ancient traditions and beliefs.
winter soltice • yule log • mistletoe • holly • everygreens
An Early Advent
The music of Advent appeals to both children and adults and can help us cope with sad events.
music • children • grief • advent • christmas
The music of Advent appeals to both children and adults and can help us cope with sad events.
music • children • grief • advent • christmas
Most Popular Victorian Christmas Carols
Brief historical notes of the most popular Christmas Victorian Carols that include Silent Night, The First Noël, The Wassail Song, and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.
popular christmas carols • popular victorian carols • victorian popular christmas songs • popular christmas british carols • the first noel history
Brief historical notes of the most popular Christmas Victorian Carols that include Silent Night, The First Noël, The Wassail Song, and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.
popular christmas carols • popular victorian carols • victorian popular christmas songs • popular christmas british carols • the first noel history
Christmas Carols in the Victorian Era
Christmas carols were reinvented in the 19th century, regarded as a Victorian phenomenon. Songs include the famous Silent Night and The First Noel.
christmas carols • christmas songs • christmas carols and victorian era • victorian carols • silent night
Christmas carols were reinvented in the 19th century, regarded as a Victorian phenomenon. Songs include the famous Silent Night and The First Noel.
christmas carols • christmas songs • christmas carols and victorian era • victorian carols • silent night
Yule Pagan Celebration Feast
The God is reborn! What would a celebration be without a feast? Wassail and hors-d'oeuvres hone appetites. Pleasantries and gifts exchanged before the festive dinner.
yule feast • yule recipes • wassail recipe • pagan feast • roast goose recipe
The God is reborn! What would a celebration be without a feast? Wassail and hors-d'oeuvres hone appetites. Pleasantries and gifts exchanged before the festive dinner.
yule feast • yule recipes • wassail recipe • pagan feast • roast goose recipe
Cooking During The Holiday Season
Here is an article that shares some recipe traditions from around the world! Try my Mexican eggnog, or maybe my mother's cranberry sauce! Tell me what is your favorite holiday recipe is too!
brandy ring twists • sweden • brandy snaps • england • cassava pie
Here is an article that shares some recipe traditions from around the world! Try my Mexican eggnog, or maybe my mother's cranberry sauce! Tell me what is your favorite holiday recipe is too!
brandy ring twists • sweden • brandy snaps • england • cassava pie
HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
From Halloween to the New Year, there are so many holidays to celebrate. Each holiday has its own traditions.
halloween • christmas • new year's • all souls day • winter solstice
From Halloween to the New Year, there are so many holidays to celebrate. Each holiday has its own traditions.
halloween • christmas • new year's • all souls day • winter solstice
How to Make Your Own Organic Mulling Spices
Spice stores and gourmet shops sell mulling spices this time of year, but if you want something organic and affordable, the best option is a blend you make yourself.
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Spice stores and gourmet shops sell mulling spices this time of year, but if you want something organic and affordable, the best option is a blend you make yourself.
organic and fair trade mulling spices • make your own mulling spice • fair trade mulling spices • diy fair trade and organic mulling spice • wassail
Songs for Winter Solstice
Both traditional and contemporary songs are available to celebrate Yule, or the winter solstice.
songs yule • songs winter solstice • traditional winter songs • traditional christmas songs • wassailing songs
Both traditional and contemporary songs are available to celebrate Yule, or the winter solstice.
songs yule • songs winter solstice • traditional winter songs • traditional christmas songs • wassailing songs
History of Quantity Cooking, Part 2:
Part 2 of the short series of "The History of Quantity Cooking" through the Early Empires to modern day. Research on cooking from the Medieval Days of feasts and how they were conducted.
barbarians • roman empire • kitchen • cuisine • europe
Part 2 of the short series of "The History of Quantity Cooking" through the Early Empires to modern day. Research on cooking from the Medieval Days of feasts and how they were conducted.
barbarians • roman empire • kitchen • cuisine • europe
Yule Pagan Celebration
Day of joy and rebirth.... Solar festival celebrated by Yule log's fire.... Holly, ivy, evergreens and mistletoe adorn windows, doors, rooms and halls.... Rejoice! Merry
yule • pagan celebration • winter solstice • yuletide • fire festival
Day of joy and rebirth.... Solar festival celebrated by Yule log's fire.... Holly, ivy, evergreens and mistletoe adorn windows, doors, rooms and halls.... Rejoice! Merry
yule • pagan celebration • winter solstice • yuletide • fire festival
The Spirits of Christmas Past
It's December again, and the last holiday season of the millennium approaches. What better time to reflect on the magickal legacy of our holiday traditions?
yule log • mistletoe • magick • customs • traditions
It's December again, and the last holiday season of the millennium approaches. What better time to reflect on the magickal legacy of our holiday traditions?
yule log • mistletoe • magick • customs • traditions
The Christmas Celebration
Christmas honors the birth of Jesus, and is observed by most Christian churches, but the holiday finds its roots in the Winter Solstice celebrations of the ancient world.
christmas • santa claus • yule • winter solstice • saint nicholas
Christmas honors the birth of Jesus, and is observed by most Christian churches, but the holiday finds its roots in the Winter Solstice celebrations of the ancient world.
christmas • santa claus • yule • winter solstice • saint nicholas
It’s a Wonderful Wilmington
Wilmington, and the neighboring region, present holiday traditions from any of the four centuries in her well seasoned past.
wonderful wilmington • north carolina’s port city • national public radio • homemade holiday shorts • carl kasell
Wilmington, and the neighboring region, present holiday traditions from any of the four centuries in her well seasoned past.
wonderful wilmington • north carolina’s port city • national public radio • homemade holiday shorts • carl kasell
The Hatfield Banquet
For a truly unique experience, step back in time at The Hatfield Banquet, which takes place in the fifteenth-century Great Hall of Hatfield House's Old Palace.
hatfield house • hatfield banquet • elizabethan banquets • medieval banquets • stately homes of england
For a truly unique experience, step back in time at The Hatfield Banquet, which takes place in the fifteenth-century Great Hall of Hatfield House's Old Palace.
hatfield house • hatfield banquet • elizabethan banquets • medieval banquets • stately homes of england
Christian Victor-Hely-Hutchinson, Musical Genius
Hely-Hutchinson was a prolific composer with works ranging from symphonies to nonsense songs. A Carol Symphony has been popular for many years over Christmas season.
christian victor hely-hutchinson • a carol symphony • nonsense songs • british composers • bbc music directors
Hely-Hutchinson was a prolific composer with works ranging from symphonies to nonsense songs. A Carol Symphony has been popular for many years over Christmas season.
christian victor hely-hutchinson • a carol symphony • nonsense songs • british composers • bbc music directors
The Twelve Days of Christmas
There are many traditions and celebrations associated with the Twelve Days of Christmas which follow the Winter Solstice and Christmas.
twelve days of christmas • 12 days of xmas • day of christmas • boxing day • origin of boxing day
There are many traditions and celebrations associated with the Twelve Days of Christmas which follow the Winter Solstice and Christmas.
twelve days of christmas • 12 days of xmas • day of christmas • boxing day • origin of boxing day
Christmas Carols Revisited
The significance of Christmas, and the popularity and easy access of the Christmas carols have helped ensure their survival.
christmas carols • christmas • christmas songs • carol singing medieval times • christmas carol history
The significance of Christmas, and the popularity and easy access of the Christmas carols have helped ensure their survival.
christmas carols • christmas • christmas songs • carol singing medieval times • christmas carol history
Customs and Legends of Wales - The Mari Lwyd
The Mari Lwyd and her party visits houses and pubs in Glamorgan over Christmas and New Year, demanding food and drink in song.
customs of wales • mari lwyd ceremony • old house inn llangynwyd • the two rivers festival • celtic horse goddess rhiannon
The Mari Lwyd and her party visits houses and pubs in Glamorgan over Christmas and New Year, demanding food and drink in song.
customs of wales • mari lwyd ceremony • old house inn llangynwyd • the two rivers festival • celtic horse goddess rhiannon
Excuses to Party in January
January can often be a dull month socially, once the New Year celebrations have passed. But there is always an excuse to theme a party in this month. Here are some ideas.
january party • january feasts • epiphany • byron's birthday • mozart's birthday
January can often be a dull month socially, once the New Year celebrations have passed. But there is always an excuse to theme a party in this month. Here are some ideas.
january party • january feasts • epiphany • byron's birthday • mozart's birthday
History of Christmas Music
Carols were originally associated with dancing, not singing, and Christmas hymns have always been Christian sacred songs.
history christmas music • christmas songs beginnings • origins of christmas carols • christmas hymns • christmas songs
Carols were originally associated with dancing, not singing, and Christmas hymns have always been Christian sacred songs.
history christmas music • christmas songs beginnings • origins of christmas carols • christmas hymns • christmas songs
Holiday Entertaining on a Tight Budget
Don't let an empty wallet cut into your holiday fun. You can host a festive gathering with little money or time by getting a little creative.
holidays • entertaining • food • party • christmas
Don't let an empty wallet cut into your holiday fun. You can host a festive gathering with little money or time by getting a little creative.
holidays • entertaining • food • party • christmas
How to Build a Better Marriage Over the Holidays
Couples who participate in Christmas traditions together build a better marriage, say researchers from Syracuse University. Here are 5 holiday rituals to celebrate!
build a better marriage over the holidays • christmas traditions • strengthen your relationship • romantic stocking stuffers • religious holiday rituals
Couples who participate in Christmas traditions together build a better marriage, say researchers from Syracuse University. Here are 5 holiday rituals to celebrate!
build a better marriage over the holidays • christmas traditions • strengthen your relationship • romantic stocking stuffers • religious holiday rituals
Mulled Mead, Wine and Hot Apple Cider
Hot cider and mulled wine are wonderful additions to fall and winter festivities. This easy recipe for mulling helps make them an everyday treat.
apple cider • hot cider • mulled cider • mulled wine • mulled mead
Hot cider and mulled wine are wonderful additions to fall and winter festivities. This easy recipe for mulling helps make them an everyday treat.
apple cider • hot cider • mulled cider • mulled wine • mulled mead
Seasonal Beers for the Holidays
Holiday Beers, Yule Ales, Winter Warmers -it doesn't matter what you call them; these special offerings are a delight to sip, savor and share with others.
holiday beers • winter seasonal beers • winter warmers • specialty beers • christmas beers
Holiday Beers, Yule Ales, Winter Warmers -it doesn't matter what you call them; these special offerings are a delight to sip, savor and share with others.
holiday beers • winter seasonal beers • winter warmers • specialty beers • christmas beers
The Many Culinary Uses of Cinnamon
Both familiar and exotic, cinnamon adds a robust dimension to your cooking.
cinnamon • sweet • savory • spice • cuisine
Both familiar and exotic, cinnamon adds a robust dimension to your cooking.
cinnamon • sweet • savory • spice • cuisine
Yuletide Traditions
December 25th, one link between Pagan and Christian celebrations
christmas • saturnalia • kalendae • rome • romans
December 25th, one link between Pagan and Christian celebrations
christmas • saturnalia • kalendae • rome • romans
SPACE SAVING APPLE TREES
Modern space saving apple varieties are ideal for today's small gardens.
space saving apples • mini dwarf apples • pollination • espalier • hedges
Modern space saving apple varieties are ideal for today's small gardens.
space saving apples • mini dwarf apples • pollination • espalier • hedges
Wheel of the Year 101: Yule
An overview of Yule and other winter solstice celebrations. This is the final article in the "Wheel of the Year 101" series.
yule • christmas • twelfth night • saturnalia • solstice
An overview of Yule and other winter solstice celebrations. This is the final article in the "Wheel of the Year 101" series.
yule • christmas • twelfth night • saturnalia • solstice
A Medieval Christmas
What was Christmas like in medieval times? Did any of our customs originate then?
medieval christmas • holy days • christmas customs • evergreens • carols
What was Christmas like in medieval times? Did any of our customs originate then?
medieval christmas • holy days • christmas customs • evergreens • carols
Christmas Entertainment at the Court of James I
The Feast of Fools was a Christmas riot of drinking, games and entertainment, including the masque, which flourished during the reign of King James I (1603-1625).
king james i • christmas • thomas campion • ben jonson • masque
The Feast of Fools was a Christmas riot of drinking, games and entertainment, including the masque, which flourished during the reign of King James I (1603-1625).
king james i • christmas • thomas campion • ben jonson • masque
Library Research Part II
A continuation of the exploration of the library (and a little holiday gift for Historical Writing readers!)
historical • writing • research • editing • library
A continuation of the exploration of the library (and a little holiday gift for Historical Writing readers!)
historical • writing • research • editing • library
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