Wassail

Here we come a-wassailing

Among the leaves so green;

Here we come awand'ring

So fair to be seen.

Love and joy come to you,

And to you good wassail too;

And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year

And God send you a Happy New Year.

People don't 'Wassail' anymore really. Traditionally wassailing was a festival to awaken the apple trees and scare off evil spirits to ensure a good harvest next year.
Later it changed to something more like "Caroling".
What remained in all traditions is a little libation, a little something to keep you warm.
Wassail is very delicious.  Here is a traditional recipe.
Today, make this in a crock pot to keep it warm for serving.

Wassail
2 Bottles of good Red Wine such as a Bordeaux, Claret or Your Favorite
4 2- inch Cinnamon Sticks
1/2 Cup Sugar
8-10 Whole Cloves
1 Large Orange

Cut the Orange in Half and place half of the Cloves in Each Orange Half.
Combine the Oranges and all other ingredients in a Crook Pot (Or Saucepan)
Simmer for 15-20 minutes. (DO NOT BOIL)
Remove the Cinnamon and the Orange halfs. Squeeze a small amount of Orange juice into the Wine mixture.
Serve directly from the crock pot or a punch or Wassail bowl if you have one.
But remember Wassail should be served warm.
Enjoy!