La Chandeleur
While my American counterparts are celebrating Groundhog Day today {Feb 2} and watch to see if a folkeloric groundhog sees his shadow, determining how much winter is left to suffer through. I’m going to side with the French and celebrate La Chandeleur, a holiday you celebrate by eating crepes. Originally a religious holiday, Candlemas, the French have turned to making crêpes to celebrate the first signs of spring (and a coin is sometimes hidden as a symbolic link to the religious holiday). I’ll take that! To learn more about the holiday, complete with a recipe for crêpes, check out Clotilde’s blog Chocolate & Zucchini.
risamay
February 2, 2011 at 6:21 am //
Hold on. A holiday centered around crêpes? How is this the first I’m hearing of this most sacred and delicious of days?
Lost In Cheeseland
February 2, 2011 at 10:21 am //
I know what I’m having for dinner!
Bronwyn
February 2, 2011 at 4:49 pm //
Um, favourite holiday!
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nichole
February 2, 2011 at 5:49 pm //
I remember how JAZZED I was when I first heard about this holiday. We need more food related holidays in America!
MC Phillips
February 2, 2011 at 6:36 pm //
Inspiring! Crepes are now on the menu for tonight, indeed! Thank you.
Rachael
February 2, 2011 at 7:45 pm //
I got a snow day but my husband didn’t, so I’ll see if I can convince him to stop at the store on his way home to pick up ingredients to make crepes for dinner! Thanks for the explanation!
Susan
February 2, 2011 at 9:46 pm //
best. holiday. ever. bring on the crepes!!
Camellia
February 4, 2011 at 5:50 pm //
Brilliant! Only the French. They really know how to celebrate good food.