It's always a good idea to make a recipe when you're not exactly sure what one of the title words means. But how could something called wassail—a word whose mere sound evokes Old English sea shanties ...

Wassailing is an ancient custom that is rarely done today. The word ‘wassail’ comes from the Anglo-Saxon phrase ‘waes hael’, which means ‘good health’. Originally, the wassail was a drink made of ...

Wassail is a cheery holiday punch that can really be tailored to suit your mood, or refrigerator contents. This is our basic and adaptable recipe. Wassail is traditionally served warm, but we think it ...

Instructions: In a medium saucepan, heat the beer over medium heat. Add the molasses, sugar, ginger and nutmeg. Stir to dissolve the sugar and molasses. Maintain temperature over a very low flame for ...

Holiday music has taken over the airwaves and you've probably heard the familiar lyrics to “Here We Come A-wassailing” a dozen times. Have you ever wondered what exactly a wassail is? Is it an action?

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Figgy pudding, roasted chestnuts and wassail are all traditional foods mentioned in Christmas songs, but do people actually eat or even make them? One person who does is Daybreak ...

From caroling to consumption, wassail is an old English tradition for the holiday season. A favorite of Charles Dickens and the subject of many carols, wassail is actually synonymous with drinking "to ...

Note: This Dean family favorite was handed down from a friend long ago. It's a fragrant drink to serve to guests at any winter gathering. To make simple syrup, heat equal portions water and sugar ...