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Christmas Traditions in Provence a Festive Guide to the Holidays

December 2, 2024

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 …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Happy Holidays 2023 from Perfectly Provence

December 22, 2023

Happy, Healthy Holidays to all! It’s time to wish all our readers the best for this joyful season. However, before we head out on a technology break, we want to acknowledge all our terrific contributors and partners. As an Amazon Associate, the site earns from qualifying purchases. Note: if you purchase a book via these …

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How to Make a Galette des Rois the French King’s Cake

December 5, 2023

January 6th, or Epiphany, is the day we eat the delicious Galette des Rois or King’s Cake in France. As a sweetener, parents (or the pastry shop) hide a small figurine sandwiched among the warm rum-scented layers of frangipane (almond cream) and puff pastry. The figurine, also known as a fève, was historically a small …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

For the Christmas Creche in Provence Santons are a Must

December 4, 2023

As a family, we always had a creche at Christmastime. Saying it was handmade makes it sound like a professional job. However, it was anything but rather the result of a haphazard artistic collaboration between my brother and me. Somehow that creche has stood the test of time, and my parents still pull it out …

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The Art of the Marché de Noël en Provence

November 23, 2023

As November lists towards the holiday season, Provence begins to unfurl the tinsel and bright nods to Noël are building. Christmas in Provence has many traditions to observe during the three full days of it – from the cacho-fio to the 13 desserts and beyond. The real magic, however, lies within the build-up, and there’s …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Little Santons Play a Big Role in Provence’s Christmas Traditions

November 20, 2023

In Provence, at Christmastime, there are many holiday traditions, including nativity scenes with Santons (little saints). Santons are little clay figurines depicting the biblical characters – baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the Wisemen. Anyone expecting the “typical” nativity scenario might be surprised by the Provencal version with figures representing the butcher, baker, fishmonger, sheep herder …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste

Order Sweet Treats from Provence for the Holidays

November 6, 2023

For the end-of-year celebrations, what is better than giving or receiving a selection of sweet treats? Remember Provence offers different and exclusive compositions of Provençal and artisanal chocolates and sweets. Fruidoraix, a family-run company, has produced these confectioneries for over 140 years. The fabrication expertise has been passed along through four (4) generations. The French …

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Christmas

Christmas Traditions in Provence a Festive Guide to the Holidays

Happy Holidays 2023 from Perfectly Provence

How to Make a Galette des Rois the French King’s Cake

For the Christmas Creche in Provence Santons are a Must

The Art of the Marché de Noël en Provence

Little Santons Play a Big Role in Provence’s Christmas Traditions

Order Sweet Treats from Provence for the Holidays

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