Terhune Orchard’s Wassailing the Apples celebration has been rescheduled to Saturday, Feb. 3.
An ancient British custom, assailing the apple trees was especially popular in the cider-making regions of southern and western England, where celebrants would gather around a big, old apple tree and sing traditional songs.
Taking place from 1-4 p.m. at 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, N.J., Tehrune’s event includes singing, dancing and playing of primitive instruments, toasts of hot cider and placing gifts of cider-soaked bread in the tree branches while chanting the lively words of praise for the new year.
Join the fun and bring noise makers – drums, whistles, bells, clackers, or put a few pebbles in an empty coffee can with a lid. These will make a joyful and worthy noise to drive away any and all spirits.
For information, call 609-924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com.
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