The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues. A costumed crowd making its way to ...

"Wassail!" yelled the crowd. "Cider for everyone!" In an orchard by a Welsh castle, hundreds of people gathered to wish good health to the apple trees in a centuries-old tradition enjoying a revival.

But for one evening in January, modern farming techniques are set aside for an ancient ritual called “wassailing,” where the coming year’s apple crop is blessed, evil spirits are chased away ...

Show more Show less The centuries-old ceremony has enjoyed a revival in recent years The word wassail comes from the Old English 'waes hael' meaning 'be in good health' A Morris dancer looks on ...