Definitions

1. noun

a person who sings Christmas carols from house to house, especially in England, traditionally offering a wassail (a spiced apple drink) in return for hospitality.

“The villagers would often gather together to go wassailing on Christmas Eve, singing carols at each other’s doors and enjoying a warm cup of wassail.”

2. verb

to visit or go from house to house, especially at Christmas time, singing carols and offering hospitality.

“The family decided to go wassailing in their neighborhood, spreading holiday cheer to their neighbors.”