The Wassail Song

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The Wassail Song is a traditional English carol you can read free online, tracing the age-old custom of wassailing — groups of neighbours and children travelling door to door at Christmas and New Year to sing, receive food, and exchange blessings. The singers distinguish themselves from beggars, asking warmly for cheese and Christmas loaf from the master and mistress of the house. Each verse builds a picture of cold wandering children, fireside hosts, and a community bound together by seasonal goodwill and the repeated wish for love, joy, and a happy New Year. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ririro-com-poetry--6577576/support.

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