Wassail Recipe
A steaming bowl of wassail feels like Christmas wrapped in spice and old-world tradition. This warm cider punch has been part of winter feasts for centuries.
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Here We Come A-Wassailing: A Toast, a Tradition, and a Winter Drink With Deep Roots.
A conversation about Christmas plans turned into an unexpected journey into the history of wassail — a drink once shared by orchard keepers, carolers, and families gathered on Twelfth Night. What began as curiosity became a rediscovery of an almost forgotten holiday ritual.
Peas, Greens, and Hope: The New Year’s Tradition That Endures
For generations, black-eyed peas and greens have carried more than flavor to New Year’s Day tables—they’ve carried hope. Rooted in history and strengthened by family tradition, this humble meal has become a quiet ritual of resilience, prosperity, and new beginnings.
A Taste of Christmas Across America: Regional Holiday Dinners from Coast to Coast
Discover how Christmas dinner varies across America—from New England seafood feasts to Southwest tamales—in this nostalgic look at regional traditions.
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