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A selection of photos taken at the Wassail celebration
on 17 January 2009.
Click here for photos of the 2008 event. You can find further info on wassails and mummers plays at the following links: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wassail www.whitedragon.org.uk/articles/wassail.htm www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Hymns_and_Carols/Notes_On_Carols/wassailing.htm www.bbc.co.uk/somerset/content/articles/2005/12/20/pwaod_wassail_feature.shtml www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Xmas/wassail.htm en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mummers_Play |
 Priston Jubliee Morris |
 The Priston Jubilee Morris musicians |
 Priston Jubilee Morris |
 Placing toast in the branches, which when soaked in wassail will encourage the tree to bear fruit. |
 Beating the apple tree to encourage it to bear fruit. |
 Shooting to frighten away the evil spirits. |
 Sharing the Wassail Cup. |
 The Children's Play |
 The Children's Plan |
 The Beacon. |
 It's Behind You! |
 The Turkish Knight and St George. |
 The Embrace |