Wassailing | British and Irish Folklore and Traditions | EPISODE 16

Wassailing is a tradition across the British Isles that dates back to at least the medieval times, and can be found in many forms. Going from house-to-house, singing, festivities in the orchards and even the Mari Lwyd in Southern parts of Wales. This video looks at different wassailing customs all over Britain.
Wassailing clip:
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Songs of the Nativity. (1814-1887). William Henry Husk.
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"Wish Background" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@Girlgirlgirl13]

love these videos! thank you x

[@AnnaBridgland]

Thank you, I'm glad to hear it!!

[@peterperigoe9231]

Hi Anna, I am a hobby cider maker living in Ireland, do you know if Wassailing took place in Ireland?

[@AnnaBridgland]

I didn't come across anything whilst researching, I think it's primarily an English tradition. The Welsh have their own version via the Mari Lwyd, so I'm sure there's an Irish equivalent too! If you do find anything out I would love to know

[@Texasmade74]

Many wassailing traditions are pre Christian in origin

[@Wotsitorlabart]

Care to name any?

[@YorkyOne]

​​​​@@Wotsitorlabart The usual every tradition is 'pagan' guff.