Mom's Wassail

This delicious hot drink has been a Christmas fixture for as long as I can remember.  The recipe makes a lot, so it's great for parties.  Keep juice containers and use them for any extra.  Refrigerated leftovers are yummy as-is or reheated in the microwave or stovetop.

20 minutes before serving combine the following:

20 cups water
4 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
8 whole cinnamon sticks
2 Tbs. whole cloves

64-oz. cranberry juice (I like cran-apple, I think Mom used cran-raspberry.)

Simmer 10 minutes in a very large pot.  Don't boil.

Add 2 cups orange juice.

Serve warm.