Was heil!

Through the narrow streets we walked, carrying fire-lit torches and banging on pots and pans. Warning against evil spirits and waking the fruit trees from their winter slumber. Such a peculiar centuries old English custom, dowsing the roots of the 'king tree' in the orchard to encourage growth for the year ahead and a good harvest.

So a "was heil" as the norse would say, may your year be healthy and your harvest bountiful!