All Saints Day (November 1) is called La Toussaint here in France and it's a national holiday. Schools get 2 weeks off. Everything will be shut down on Monday. I saw many people buying and selling chrysanthemums at the market this week and now I find out that people put chrysanthemums on the graves of their beloveds on La Toussaint.
I've also read that the French have a special midnight meal of bacon, black grains, pancakes and cider on La Toussaint. I don't see why the deceased would be honored by such a meal, but there must be something I'm not getting because of being an American.
We may take a day trip tomorrow to Perouges. A friend told us this would be a good idea, so we're going to give it a try. We're taking the train.
3 comments:
Interesting-same day as Dia de los Muertos. Clearly related. I hope you stocked up on all you will need for the holiday!
I love the turtle picture!! I do t know why but I’m fascinated by the turtle stories. I have the same questions about the turtles. I think you should bring back a turtle. The third landers would love a turtle from France! They would t miss one!!!
Your blog is providing me with a lot of information about France that I never thought about before.
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