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Radio London,6 mins
Honor Oak: Reporter partakes in pagan 'Wassailing' rite
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With the cold winter days of January fully upon us, many will be wishing for the brighter of spring. None more so, than the Honor Oak locals who - at this time of year - partake in the pagan tradition of 'Wassailing'. Since the Middle Ages 'Wassailing' has involved visiting orchards in cider-producing trees, reciting incantations and singing to the trees to promote a good harvest for the coming year. Âé¶¹Éç Radio London sent it's reporter Anna O'Neill to partake in the ancient tradition.
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