{"id":2245015,"date":"2026-01-22T04:14:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T04:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2245015"},"modified":"2026-01-22T04:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T04:14:13","slug":"potsdam-chamber-hosting-2026-wassail-event-arts-and-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/potsdam-chamber-hosting-2026-wassail-event-arts-and-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"Potsdam Chamber hosting 2026 Wassail! event | Arts and Entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\" itemprop=\"articleBody\" false=\"\">\n                                <meta itemprop=\"isAccessibleForFree\" content=\"false\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"subscriber-preview\">\n<p>POTSDAM \u2014 The winter tradition Wassail! returns Friday, inviting the community to gather for an evening of warmth, merriment, and seasonal celebration from 5 to 9 p.m. at St. Lawrence Nurseries, 6527 Route 56.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subscriber-preview\">\n<p>Traditionally, a wassail is a midwinter gathering held to bless an orchard, casting away evil spirits and ensuring a strong harvest in the coming season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subscriber-only\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>The custom includes \u201ctoasting\u201d the trees with bread and pouring cider at their roots as a symbol of good fortune and abundance. Wassail! 2026 honors this centuries-old tradition while offering a welcoming, community-centered winter celebration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subscriber-only\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>Weather permitting, attendees can snowshoe, cross-country ski, hike, or simply tromp through the orchard. Bonfires will be lit throughout the grounds, creating cozy spaces to warm up, gather with friends, and enjoy the festive atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subscriber-only\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>The evening will feature hearty soup from Big Spoon Kitchen, fresh bread and cider.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subscriber-only\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>Costumes, musical instruments, and general merriment are strongly encouraged. In keeping with the spirit of the season, those still holding onto their Christmas trees are invited to contribute them to the evening\u2019s bonfires. Trees may be dropped off at the farm by arrangement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subscriber-only\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>Additional details and reminders will be shared as the event approaches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subscriber-only\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>For more information, visit St. Lawrence Nurseries on social media or email <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.watertowndailytimes.com\/artsandlife\/artsandentertainment\/potsdam-chamber-hosting-2026-wassail-event\/mailto:trees@slngrow.com\">trees@slngrow.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v3.2\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.watertowndailytimes.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>POTSDAM \u2014 The winter tradition Wassail! returns Friday, inviting the community to gather for an evening of warmth, merriment, and seasonal celebration from 5 to 9 p.m. at St. Lawrence Nurseries, 6527 Route 56. 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