Folklore: Stupid Question but what is Wassail

Subject: RE: Folklore: Stupid Question but what is Wassail
From: ClaireBear
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 01:32 PM

Id I were making one, I would kleave the lower jaw loose (maybe using a leather hinge to affix it to the head proper) and then rig the lower jaw with a string that I would then run through a hole in the head piece and back between the ears to my hand. Then, I could pull the jaw shut for a "snap" on command. I think that would be more effective than spring-loading it, because I wouldn't have to move the whole head in order to make the jaw "bite."

My neighbor made a similar critter for a hoodening ritual we did for our apple orchards a few years ago, and I think that's how he rigged it but can't recall for sure.

Subject: RE: Folklore: Stupid Question but what is Wassail
From: *#1 PEASANT*
Date: 26 Feb 10 - 08:50 PM

I am going to go with eye bolts across upper jaw inside, between rows of teeth = two one at back and front and one in lower jaw.
Pull string through top it raises jaw on bottom. Jaw returns via its own weight. A bit narrow but should work.

I drilled a hole through the lower jaw then through foam support for above the flange which the carrying pole screws into.(center bottom off skull) Through the hole I put a bolt with washers and nut.

Today I finished its mane with ribbons and bells.

Conrad

Subject: RE: Folklore: Stupid Question but what is Wassail
From: GUEST,Sam
Date: 29 Oct 11 - 05:07 AM

In the village I live the tradition of wassailing has been around for a long time, this year maybe the end of tradition as our one and only local pub has been closed down as he wants to sell it for property development. We formed a commitee to try and save it but we were all banned from the pub......... here is a little film I made the middle section shows our community mid flow of a wassail night !