Congresbury Wassail at the Community Orchard. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)
Congresbury villagers hosted a wassail ceremony on the Millennium Green on Saturday.
Dozens of youngsters and adults blessed the apple trees at the community orchard, while pots and pans were bashed and cider-soaked toast wafted around the trees to encourage a fruitful crop of apples.
Congresbury Wassail at the Community Orchard. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)
The green man, Brian Kemplay, led the procession with old songs.
The celebration originates from a Pagan ritual dating back centuries.
Congresbury Wassail at the Community Orchard. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)
Wassail celebrations will continue in the area this weekend.
Wraxall's Tyntesfield House will host its first wassail on Saturday from 2pm to 4pm.
Congresbury Wassail at the Community Orchard. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)
Admission, priced £6-26, is available on the day.
If you attend a wassailing event, remember to upload your photos to www.iwitness24.co.uk
Blessing the new apple trees at the Community Orchard during Conresbury Wassail. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)
Congresbury Wassail at the Community Orchard. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)
Congresbury Wassail at the Community Orchard. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)
Congresbury Wassail at the Community Orchard. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)
Congresbury Wassail at the Community Orchard. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)
Congresbury Wassailers making their way to the Community Orchard. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)
Congresbury Wassailers making their way to the Community Orchard. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)
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