Noel ( christmas) In Provence : les santons

Today I found (chiner ) perfect things for my new christmas 2008 display :

I found little figures called santons ...

 

I particularly love this one..they all have a name . This one is "le boulanger (baker )

 

here are some of the others santons I found : le pêcheur (fisher ) , le boulanger and le meunier ( miller )

I love these ones becaise they have a lovely patina

Provencal christmas is full of traditions , I'll try to share it with you all along this month.
Today we have planted the seeds of wheat , to have a flourishing year ...

I will show you some pictures

and today is also a special day it is my Dad's birthday ...I have the chance to be abble to celebrate it with him surrounded by most of my family

 

sante , Tchin tchin ....

 

Comments

[Rédigé par : zazie mute]

Ces santons me rappellent ceux de mon enfance, dans la crèche que faisait ma grand-mère. Mon préféré était celui qu'on appelle "Lou ravi", avec ces bras levé, porteur de la bonne nouvelle.
Bon anniversaire à votre papa et merci pour votre visite;-)

[Rédigé par : rochambeau]

Happy Late Birthday to your Papa!!
What a talented man he is!
Hope your celebration was Grand!

And what handsome little fellows you found. le pêcheur, le boulanger and le meunier and just my type. I'm in love!

xox
Constance