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Wassailing Apple Trees
In Devon and Somerset, apple growers wassail orchards on 17 January, with songs and a bucket of hot cider; a tree is lightly sprinkled, then the wassailers drink the rest
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Introducing the enchanting Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring the beautiful image "Wassailing Apple Trees" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This mug is not just a beverage container, but a celebration of tradition and the joy of apple growing. Wassailing, a centuries-old Devon and Somerset custom, is brought to life with every sip. Each mug showcases the captivating scene of wassailers gathered around an apple tree, singing and sprinkling it with cider. Embrace the warmth of this charming tradition with every use. The high-quality ceramic mug is microwave and dishwasher safe, ensuring your daily brew or special hot cider stays delightfully warm. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your morning routine or gatherings with this unique Photo Mug from Media Storehouse. Cheers to the magic of wassailing and the beauty of apple trees.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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Wassailing the Apple Trees: A Time-Honored Tradition in Devon and Somerset, England, 17 January 1913 This evocative photograph captures the essence of an ancient custom as it unfolds in an orchard in Devon or Somerset, England, on the night of 17 January 1913. Wassailing, a time-honored tradition in apple-growing communities, is believed to date back to the 16th or 17th century. The purpose of this ritual was to ensure a bountiful apple harvest in the coming year. The image shows a group of wassailers gathered around an apple tree, their faces illuminated by the flickering light of lanterns and the glow of a roaring bonfire. One wassailer holds a bucket of steaming hot cider, which he uses to lightly sprinkle the tree's trunk and branches. The tree's foliage is adorned with paper, ribbons, and other decorations. The wassailers sing traditional songs, invoking the spirits of the trees and asking for their blessing on the orchard. After the tree has been lightly sprinkled, the wassailers drink the remaining cider, toasting to a prosperous harvest. This communal act of celebration strengthens the bonds between the growers and their land, as well as their community. The origins of wassailing are shrouded in myth and legend. Some believe that the custom derives from the ancient pagan practice of honoring the goddess of fertility, while others attribute it to the medieval tradition of wassailing, or caroling, where groups of people went from house to house, singing and asking for food and drink in exchange for a song. Regardless of its origins, wassailing remains a cherished tradition in Devon and Somerset, connecting the present to the past and ensuring that the spirit of the orchard lives on.
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