Wassail is a special beer drink served in Europe since the middle ages. The Wassail Song is actually a New Year’s song. This is sung by Christmas carolers, nevertheless.
Speaking of carolers; did you have any this year or did you go caroling? Probably not. A lost art. Could be resurrected though. Just follow the custom of The Wassail Song and give out free beer to carolers. Bet you next Christmas is different…