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100 1 _aJanvier, Thomas A.
_q(Thomas Allibone),
_d1849-1913
245 1 4 _aThe Christmas Kalends of Provence :
_bAnd Some Other Provençal Festivals
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-10-19
508 _aProduced by Amy Cunningham, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFestivals -- France -- Provence
653 _aChristmas -- France -- Provence
653 _aProvence (France) -- Social life and customs
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19587
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