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a medieval drinking chant that doubled as a threat to apple trees and rich neighbors.
meaningFrom Old Norse for 'be in good health'
tree ritualCider-soaked toast hung in orchards to wake trees
shotguns optionalFarmers fired guns to scare off orchard spirits
early extortionCarolers demanded drink, refused to leave without
the drinkHot spiced ale with roasted crab apples