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What does les Santons mean in English?
Nativity figurines
What is the french name for nativity figurines?
les santons
Are Santons figurines produced in the Midi region of France?
Yes
What do they sell in the Christmas market in France?
In France, as throughout Europe, the market stalls sell regional handcrafted items and traditional holiday food and drink. Some items that are particular to France are Santons, which are small, handcrafted nativity scene people and animals, olivewood bowls and fragrant soaps.
What happens at Christmas in France?
The centre of attraction in all homes is the Nativity scene or crèche that is decorated with cute little clay figures called 'Santons' or 'Little Saints'. These colourful little saints are a special and age old feature of Christmas in France and are prepared all round the year by skilled craftsmen in the south of France. Popular Santons include shepherds, Magi, Holy Family besides local characters and dignitaries. In France, Christmas Tree is not so popular but it is symbolic presence can be felt in the Christmas Cake. The traditional French Christmas Cake is prepared in the shape of Yule log and is called the buche de Nol, meaning "Christmas Log". This cake is a special feature of the Le rveillon - a grand feast of the season celebrated after midnight mass on Christmas Eve.
What does les sontons mean in English?
Sontons has no meaning, but les santons are small hand-painted clay figurines used in French nativity scenes. These little figurines are people going to see the Holy Family and are sometimes bringing gifts or kneeling, etc. The sizes range from a centimeter to three inches. The smaller figures represent people far away.
Who founded the city bordeaux in France?
The foundation of the city of bordeaux is not documented. Archeology suggest that it was founded in the 5th century BC. There are two hypothesis: it could have been part of the territory of the Gaulish tribe of the Santons (Latin: Santones), or part of the territory of the Bituriges (the 'kings of the world') who came at a later date, possibly around the Roman conquest (1st century BC). What is certain is that it gained much importance under the Roman rule.
What are some seven letter words with 1st letter S and 3rd letter N and 4th letter T and 6th letter N?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 6 words with the pattern S-NT-N-. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter S and 3rd letter N and 4th letter T and 6th letter N. In alphabetical order, they are: santons senting suntans syntans synteny syntony
What are some seven letter words with 1st letter S and 2nd letter A and 4th letter T and 7th letter S?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 13 words with the pattern SA-T--S. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter S and 2nd letter A and 4th letter T and 7th letter S. In alphabetical order, they are: saeters saithes salters salties santals santims santirs santols santons santurs sartors sastras sautees
What are some seven letter words with 1st letter S and 2nd letter A and 6th letter N and 7th letter S?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 15 words with the pattern SA---NS. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter S and 2nd letter A and 6th letter N and 7th letter S. In alphabetical order, they are: saddens sagoins saguins saimins salmons saloons samaans sampans sanpans santons sapiens sappans sarsens sateens sazhens
What are some seven letter words with 1st letter S and 3rd letter N and 4th letter T and 6th letter N and 7th letter S?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 3 words with the pattern S-NT-NS. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter S and 3rd letter N and 4th letter T and 6th letter N and 7th letter S. In alphabetical order, they are: santons suntans syntans
What are some seven letter words with 1st letter S and 3rd letter N and 5th letter O and 7th letter S?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 14 words with the pattern S-N-O-S. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter S and 3rd letter N and 5th letter O and 7th letter S. In alphabetical order, they are: sanious sannops santols santons senhors seniors sensors shnooks sindons sinuous sunbows sundogs syncoms synrocs
