wassailing (Meaning)
wassailing
riotous drinking, to drink to the health of, to go on a wild drinking spree, to indulge in wassail, to sing carols from house to house at Christmas, an early English toast to someone's health, to drink to the health or thriving of, wild drinking, a hot drink that is made with wine, beer, or cider, spices, sugar, and usually baked apples and is traditionally served in a large bowl especially at Christmastime
Synonyms & Antonyms of wassailing
wassailing Sentence Examples
- The villagers engaged in a lively wassailing ceremony to ensure a bountiful apple harvest.
- The orchard echoed with the cheerful wassailing songs as the revelers sang and danced.
- Cider flowed freely during the wassailing ritual, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.
- The local choir led the wassailing procession, their voices carrying the traditional tunes.
- Children eagerly participated in the wassailing, banging pots and pans to ward off any harmful spirits.
- The wassailing tradition dates back centuries, connecting the community with their agricultural roots.
- The apple trees were adorned with toasts and offerings, honoring their important role in the community.
- The priest blessed the trees during the wassailing ceremony, seeking divine protection for the upcoming harvest.
- The wassailing event served as a social gathering, bringing people together in celebration.
- The wassailing customs continue to evolve, but the spirit of tradition and the desire for a fruitful harvest remain constant.
FAQs About the word wassailing
riotous drinking, to drink to the health of, to go on a wild drinking spree, to indulge in wassail, to sing carols from house to house at Christmas, an early En
bingeing,drinking, revelling, reveling, carousing, binging, roistering, birling, soaking, tippling
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The villagers engaged in a lively wassailing ceremony to ensure a bountiful apple harvest.
The orchard echoed with the cheerful wassailing songs as the revelers sang and danced.
Cider flowed freely during the wassailing ritual, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.
The local choir led the wassailing procession, their voices carrying the traditional tunes.
