Wassailing The British Midwinter Blessing Custom Simon Reed
Wassailing,
by Simon Reed
by Simon Reed
With legends going back over a millennia, Wassailing is a fascinating and colourful part of the folklore and traditions of Britain. From the Apple Wassails of Devon and Somerset, to the Doll Wassails of Yorkshire, this ancient blessing tradition has adapted itself to every level of society from agricultural workers to Lords, even featuring in four plots to murder the Monarch of the day. This book by Simon Reed, author of The Cornish Traditional Year, examines every aspect of Wassailing with the hope that it will inspire people to revive and enjoy this important tradition.
Size; all editions Demy format 216 x 138mm
Pagination: 132 pages, 17 illustrations and figures
Occult,witchcraft,esoteric,spells,metaphysical,magic
