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jan 1, 1697 - wassail

Description:

Originally a salutation, offered when presenting a guest with a cup of ale or wine. It came to be associated with the festivity and then with a particular celebration. 1697 <i>to Claton wassel yestern</i>, Woodsome. Noted in a copy of the diary of Dr Kaye in Kirklees archives (MS.RT.BL).

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Date:

jan 1, 1697
Now
~ 328 years ago