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The Guildford Twelfth Night Wassail is an annual event held in early January to celebrate the new year and bless the apple trees in the orchards surrounding the town of Guildford, located in the county of Surrey, England. The event is steeped in traditional folklore and features a range of activities and performances. The Wassail typically begins with a procession led by the Wassail King and Queen, who carry a large Wassail bowl filled with cider or ale. The procession makes its way through the town and into the surrounding orchards, where they perform a ceremony to bless the apple trees and ensure a bountiful harvest in the coming year. The ceremony includes singing traditional Wassail songs, reciting blessings, and even firing muskets to scare away any evil spirits that may be lurking in the orchards. Participants also share a toast of cider or ale from the Wassail bowl, which is said to bring good luck and prosperity in the new year.
