Sainte-Barbe it’s time to plant Blé d’Esperance in Provence

If you’re in Provence, you will probably have already bought your little pack of seeds to plant today to mark the feast of Saint Barbara (Sainte-Barbe). Hopefully, with some warmth and sunshine, they will be ready for Christmas.

The local saying is: Quand le blé va bien, tout va bien.

Continue reading here for some detail on this Christmas traditions: You start planting your wheat seeds on December 4th so that the little plant is read for your table on Christmas Eve.

Christmas in Provence

In Provence, Christmas is a festive season lasting over two months with many holiday traditions. While there are commercial aspects to the holidays in Provence and the rest of France, many old customs continue today. At this time of year, there is vin chaud, little saints (santons), thirteen desserts, holiday markets and tiny pots of wheat. Let’s dive into this festive guide to the Christmas traditions in Provence.

Guide to Christmas Traditions in Provence

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