31. The name " wassail " is taken from an old Norse toast meaning " be healthy ." 32. But my most vivid memory of last December does not involve wassail , circuses or even the " Hallelujah" 33. Wassail 's name is taken from the Saxon greeting was hail, " be of good health ."34. Pour one-half cup of the hot wassail into each punch cup and garnish with the clove-studded orange section. 35. The Apple Wassail is a tradition from the middle ages practiced in the cider orchards of south west England during the winter. 36. This all Carnegie Hall season featured the holiday program " Wassail ! " on December 18 and 19, 1991. 37. Travel a 15-mile route in the comforting Piney Woods while nibbling on famous Eilenberger's Bakery fruitcake and sipping wassail . 38. From 6-9 Friday night, retailers on Railroad Avenue will treat shoppers to holiday treats, hot wassail and live music. 39. A colonial Wassail , including the blessing of the orchard, is the final event of the season, in mid-December. 40. Did I forget to mention what I call wassail -wannabes, the overly spiced beers that also pop up this time of year?
