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Explore · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal History & Traditions · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

What is the History Behind the Santons of Provence

November 27, 2017
Contributor blog post by Mirabeau Wine: Sir Francis of Assisi established the tradition of nativity scenes in 1223 with live enactments by people and animals during the midnight mass on Christmas eve in his church of Greccio, Italy. The tradition halted after the French Revolution, when many churches were closed. In 1803 the Santons of …
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Inspire · Our House in Provence · Shopping & Gifts

Tis the season for Santons in Provence

December 5, 2016
Contributor blog post by Michel: You know I love santons, the hand-made clay figurines that depict the colorful people, traditional trades, activities and costumes of Provence. In Provence, they are set out at Christmas in a Provençal crèche (nativity scene). …Continue reading here for Michel’s description of these tiny clay figures (ok some are not that …
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Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Strasbourg Christmas Markets and Provencal Traditions

December 11, 2015
Recently, author and Perfectly Provence contributor PJ Adams visited the Strasbourg Christmas Market. PJ wrote this article following her trip to France where she compares the seasonal holiday traditions between Alsace and Provence. Keep reading for PJ’s tasty Christmas post on sauerkraut, gingerbread, calissons and nougat. Strasbourg France, the “Capital of Christmas,” dazzles this month …
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