The Christmas Kalends of Provence by Thomas A. Janvier
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| Author | Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone), 1849-1913 |
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| Title |
The Christmas Kalends of Provence And Some Other Provençal Festivals |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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Produced by Amy Cunningham, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Christmas Kalends of Provence" by Thomas A. Janvier is a collection of festive narratives detailing the Christmas traditions and celebrations in the Provençal region of France, written in the early 20th century. The work vividly explores various cultural rituals, customs, and the warm interactions among characters, primarily set against the picturesque backdrop of Provence during the holiday season. The narrative is infused with local lore, revealing how the past intertwines with the present through the region's unique celebrations. At the start of the narrative, the author transports readers to Provence, where he shares an intimate account of his arrival at the home of Monsieur de Vièlmur, an old-school country gentleman dedicated to preserving traditional Provençal customs. The protagonist is welcomed warmly to experience the elaborate Christmas preparations, which begin with the planting of Saint Barbara's grain—a tradition believed to foretell the upcoming harvest. As the festivities unfold, readers are introduced to various characters, including Misè Fougueiroun, the housekeeper, and the vibrant family dynamics that highlight the joy and communal spirit surrounding the upcoming celebrations, setting the stage for the rich exploration of Provençal culture during Christmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs |
| Subject | Festivals -- France -- Provence |
| Subject | Christmas -- France -- Provence |
| Subject | Provence (France) -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19587 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 90 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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