January 25, 2011

Happy 'French Candlemas' or 'Jour des Crepes'!


     Candlemas as it is known in France,  is honored on the 2nd day of February by eating Crepes!!! 



The origination of this Catholic holy day was when Mary first presented her baby Jesus in the Temple 40 days after his birth.


And since it is otherwise known as 'jour des Crepes' and la Chandeleur, let's light our candles and chandeliers, and eat crepes on Febuary 2nd in celebration!

                    
                                                    I may even celebrate twice in one day!      
                                                                 (it sure beats ground hog day)
                                                        
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7 comments:

  1. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Ha, ha ha, you are right it does beat ground hog day! Let the crepe making begin!

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  2. Drawn to The SeaJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Lovely images, Roberta. I wonder where my crepe pan went?

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  3. Blondie's JournalJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I think this sounds like a great idea, Roberta. Love the picture of your mantel!

    XO,
    Jane

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  4. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Love having something to look forward to!

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  5. Julie MarieJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Hi Roberta... what a beautiful post... your mantel looks just gorgeous... xoxo Julie Marie

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I enjoy crepes any day and will embrace them February 2, but the tradition I know was to eat them on Shrove Tuesday, and especially to toss them. I still enjoy showing off that particular skill!

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  7. Tutti ChicFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    What beautiful photos roberta! I LOVE the idea of eating crepes on the 2nd, too bad I'm doing no carbs for a few weeks :( xoxo chris p.s. gorgeous images~

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