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The Wassail Bowl - drawn by John Gilbert, 1860. Creator: Smyth
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The Wassail Bowl - drawn by John Gilbert, 1860. Creator: Smyth
all! welcome all! The feast is spread in the vaulted hall...The gen'rous wassail-bowl With kindness warms the soul. We quaff it to friends, we quaff it to foes, At Christmas no heart animosity knows. Nay, be cautious, gentle maid, As you pass that hanging bough, With the berries white array'd; For there's one has made a vow That those lips he will invade, And he'll keep it I'm afraid. Ne'er perish the law of the mistletoe, Tho some fair cheeks it condemns to glow. Varied sports the evening close, Dancers form in busy rows; Hoodwink'd lovers roam about, Hope to find the right one out, And when they fall how merry is the shout! Round yon flickering flame of blue Urchins sit, an anxious crew; Dainties rich the bold invite, While from the fire the timid shrink with fright. Welcome all! welcome all! Tis merry now in the vaulted hall. The mistletoe is over head, The holly flaunts its berries red, The wassail-bowl goes gaily round, Our mirth awakes the echoes round; All eyes are bright, all hearts are gay; Thus ends our Christmas Day'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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"Welcome all! Gather around the feast spread in the vaulted hall, where the generous wassail-bowl warms the soul. This traditional Christmas scene, as depicted in John Gilbert's drawing for the Illustrated London News in 1860, invites us to join in the merriment and camaraderie of the holiday season. The wassail-bowl, filled with a warm, spiced beverage, symbolizes unity and goodwill towards all, regardless of friendship or enmity. Be wary, fair maidens, as you pass beneath the hanging bough, for there is one who has made a vow to claim a kiss from those lips. The law of the mistletoe, which condemns some to be kissed, remains in force. The evening's festivities include varied sports and games, with dancers forming in busy rows and hoodwinked lovers roaming about in search of their match. The flickering blue flame of the fire offers warmth and comfort to some, while others shrink timidly from its heat. The rich dainties and bold invitations entice the bold, while the timid remain hesitant. Welcome all! 'Tis merry now in the vaulted hall, where the mistletoe is overhead, the holly flaunts its berries red, and the wassail-bowl goes gaily round. Our mirth awakens the echoes round, and all eyes are bright, all hearts are gay. Thus ends our Christmas Day." This beautiful illustration captures the essence of the Christmas spirit, reminding us of the joy, laughter, and warmth that comes with the holiday season. It is a reminder to embrace the spirit of unity and goodwill towards all, and to cherish the memories and traditions that bring us together.
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