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Carhampton Apple Tree
APPLE TREE CUSTOM Trees are toasted with mulled cider while singing a wassail song; cider-soaked toast is left for robins, and guns are fired to frighten evil spirits
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Accordian Apple Cider Custom Evil Fired Frighten Guns Offering Pagan Ruddy Rustic Singing Soaked Somerset Song Spirits Toast Toasted Villagers Wassail Carhampton January Mulled
Photo Mug (11 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mugs, a perfect fusion of art and functionality. Featuring an exquisite image of the "Carhampton Apple Tree" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, these mugs are not just a beverage holder, but a daily reminder of the joyous traditions of the apple harvest. Bring a piece of the orchard into your home or office with this beautifully designed mug. Each mug is carefully crafted with high-quality materials, ensuring durability and a comfortable grip. The vibrant, full-color image is permanently printed on both sides, allowing you to enjoy the artwork from any angle. Share a warm cup of your favorite beverage while relishing the rich history and traditions depicted in this captivating image. Order yours today and add a touch of charm to your daily routine.
A personalized photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.5cm high x 8cm diameter (3.7" x 3.1")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of an age-old tradition taking place beneath the gnarled branches of a venerable apple tree in the quaint village of Carhampton, Somerset, England. The scene is set in the chill of a January evening in the 1940s, as villagers gather around the tree, each cradling a mug of mulled cider, their faces flushed with warmth and merriment. The air is thick with the sweet aroma of the spiced drink, mingling with the smoky scent of woodsmoke and gunpowder. As the accordion plays a lively tune, the villagers raise toasted slices of bread, soaked in the same cider, and sing a wassail song. This ancient custom, steeped in pagan traditions, is an offering to the tree spirits to ensure a bountiful harvest in the coming year. The toasted bread and mulled cider are left as a treat for the robins, believed to be the guardians of the orchards. The air is filled with the sound of laughter and camaraderie, but there is also an undercurrent of excitement and anticipation. For, as the final verse of the wassail song is sung, the villagers take aim and fire their guns into the air, a loud and startling gesture meant to frighten away evil spirits and ensure the tree's continued health and productivity. This photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, where tradition and community come together to celebrate the simple pleasures of rural life. The rustic scene, bathed in the warm glow of lantern light, is a testament to the enduring power of folklore and the human spirit.
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