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SUMMARY:Wassail Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Wassail Festival!\nWhat is a Wassail Fes
 tival? A Wassail Festival is a traditional winter celebration with deep ro
 ots in ancient English folklore.  The festival is held to bless the apple
  orchards\, encourage a bountiful harvest\, and ward off evil spirits. Par
 ticipants gather in orchards to sing wassail songs\, make loud noises (ban
 ging pots\, pans\, and drums)\, and pour cider around the base of the tree
 s to "wake them up" from winter slumber.  There is often a large bonfire\
 , and the celebration includes folk music\, storytelling\, dancing (often 
 Morris dancing)\, and\, of course\, plenty of warm mulled cider.\nThe word
  “wassail” comes from the Old English phrase "waes hael\," meaning "be
  in good health" or "be well."\n\nClick to learn more about the history of
  Wassailing\n\nJoin us for this family-friendly day with the Orange Peel M
 orris Dancers\, as they help us bless our apple orchard. They will perform
  the traditional Wassail song and dances\, and lead a procession into the 
 orchard to bless the trees!\n        \nWhat's Happening:\n11:00 AM &amp\;
  1:00 PM - Wassail Performance by the Orange Peel Morris Dancers\n\n\n 	In
  the Spirit Tree parking lot\, the OPM Dancers will perform several tradit
 ional Wassail songs and dances. This is interactive for everyone to get in
 volved. They will then lead a procession into the Apple Orchard to toast t
 he trees\, with cider-soaked bread.\n\n12:00 PM &amp\; 2:00 PM - FREE Cide
 ry Tours\n\n 	Learn more about Wassailing and the history of cider making\
 , while touring Spirit Tree Estate Cidery\n\nALL DAY:\n\n\n 	Free hot cide
 r!\n 	Bonfire in the Cider Gardens\n 	Craft table for kids to make their o
 wn noisemakers\n 	Family Scavenger Hunt\n 	Join us for lunch in the Bistro
  with our Irish-inspired menu &lt\;&lt\; Make a Reservation in the Bistro 
 &gt\;&gt\;\n\nOur Wassail Festival is a lively\, family-friendly event tha
 t blends history\, community\, and cider culture. \nIt’s a perfect way t
 o embrace winter\, celebrate local traditions\, and enjoy the warmth of go
 od company!
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