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Wassailing Apple Trees
In Devon and Somerset, apple growers wassail orchards on 17 January, with songs and a bucket of hot cider; a tree is lightly sprinkled, then the wassailers drink the rest
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22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the enchanting "Wassailing Apple Trees" print from our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports us back in time to the ancient tradition of wassailing, a cherished Devon and Somerset custom. Witness the magical moment as apple growers gather around an orchard, their voices raised in song, as they pay homage to the trees and ensure a bountiful harvest. The trees are lightly sprinkled with a bucket of hot cider, while the wassailers drink the rest, celebrating the spirit of the land and the community. Bring the enchanting world of wassailing into your home with this beautifully framed print. The rich, vibrant colors and intricate details capture the essence of this timeless tradition, making it a perfect addition to any room. Share the story of wassailing with your loved ones and create a connection to the past with this exquisite piece of art.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Wassailing the Apple Trees: A Time-Honored Tradition in Devon and Somerset, England, 17 January 1913 This evocative photograph captures the essence of an ancient custom as it unfolds in an orchard in Devon or Somerset, England, on the night of 17 January 1913. Wassailing, a time-honored tradition in apple-growing communities, is believed to date back to the 16th or 17th century. The purpose of this ritual was to ensure a bountiful apple harvest in the coming year. The image shows a group of wassailers gathered around an apple tree, their faces illuminated by the flickering light of lanterns and the glow of a roaring bonfire. One wassailer holds a bucket of steaming hot cider, which he uses to lightly sprinkle the tree's trunk and branches. The tree's foliage is adorned with paper, ribbons, and other decorations. The wassailers sing traditional songs, invoking the spirits of the trees and asking for their blessing on the orchard. After the tree has been lightly sprinkled, the wassailers drink the remaining cider, toasting to a prosperous harvest. This communal act of celebration strengthens the bonds between the growers and their land, as well as their community. The origins of wassailing are shrouded in myth and legend. Some believe that the custom derives from the ancient pagan practice of honoring the goddess of fertility, while others attribute it to the medieval tradition of wassailing, or caroling, where groups of people went from house to house, singing and asking for food and drink in exchange for a song. Regardless of its origins, wassailing remains a cherished tradition in Devon and Somerset, connecting the present to the past and ensuring that the spirit of the orchard lives on.
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