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Jules Hudson explores the Preseli Hills, plus the art of wassailing
Jan 17, 2011
Countryfile's Jules Hudson explores the ancient Preseli Hills with Nordic walking and Welsh storytelling. BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Vernon Harwood delves into wassailing to ensure a good cider crop. Learn about Neolithic trading routes, Stonehenge origins, and festive traditions like torch-lit ceremonies and apple blessings.
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- Revival of wassailing involves torch-lit ceremonies to awaken apple trees for a bountiful harvest.
- Transitioning to rural lifestyles offers diverse career opportunities and tips for land utilization.
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Traditional Custom of Wassailing Revived in Gloucestershire
Eric Freeman in Gloucestershire has revived the ancient January custom of wassailing to awaken apple trees with torch-lit parades and ceremonies. The event involves singing, lighting bonfires for each month of the year, and pouring cider around the trees for a bountiful harvest. The tradition symbolizes light in the darkness of winter and community spirit, aiming to ward off evil spirits and promote a successful harvest.
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