Project Gutenberg 2006-10-19 Public domain in the USA. 310 Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone) 1849 1913 Janvier, Thomas Allibone The Christmas Kalends of Provence And Some Other Provençal Festivals Produced by Amy Cunningham, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Festivals -- France -- Provence Christmas -- France -- Provence Provence (France) -- Social life and customs GT Text Christmas Category: Travel Writing Category: French Literature 341740 2025-10-08T09:50:39.379250 text/html 346157 2006-10-19T15:54:02 text/html 2232233 2025-10-08T09:50:45.155221 application/epub+zip 2226800 2025-10-08T09:50:40.428333 application/epub+zip 187201 2025-10-08T09:50:39.870263 application/epub+zip 2329651 2025-10-08T09:50:48.963256 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2293387 2025-10-08T09:50:44.200266 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 657257 2025-07-08T15:38:04.063505 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300373 2025-10-08T09:50:38.763352 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 300324 2006-10-19T15:54:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 300340 2006-10-19T15:54:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21054 2025-10-08T09:50:49.111205 application/rdf+xml 18234 2025-10-08T09:50:39.945276 image/jpeg 2622 2025-10-08T09:50:39.908251 image/jpeg 118632 2006-10-19T15:54:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 2179903 2006-10-19T15:54:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 118384 2006-10-19T15:54:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 2180941 2025-10-08T09:50:39.490304 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia