Fêtes et coutumes populaires / Les fêtes patronales—Le réveillon—Masques et travestis—Le joli mois de Mai—Les noces en Bretagne—La fête des morts—Les feux de la Saint-Jean—Danses et Musiques populaires

Name: Fêtes et coutumes populaires / Les fêtes patronales—Le réveillon—Masques et travestis—Le joli mois de Mai—Les noces en Bretagne—La fête des morts—Les feux de la Saint-Jean—Danses et Musiques populaires
Author: Charles Le Goffic

By Charles Le Goffic

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A concise survey of French popular festivals and customs that selects familiar, often ancient rites to show how Celtic, Roman and Christian elements have merged and transformed over time. Chapters describe patronal celebrations and the choice of saints for trades, explain ritual residues and symbolic meanings, and detail everyday practices such as réveillon gatherings, masquerades, May-day observances, Breton wedding rites, All Souls commemorations, midsummer bonfires, and regional dances and music. The essays emphasize how popular traditions adapt to changing beliefs while preserving archaic imagery and serving social, communal, and celebratory functions.

About the Author

Charles Le Goffic

Charles Le Goffic was a French author known for his contributions to literature during the early 20th century. He is particularly recognized for his work "Dixmude: The Epic of the French Marines," which recounts the heroic actions of French soldiers during World War I. In addition to his war narratives, Le Goffic explored cultural themes in his writings, as seen in "Fêtes et coutumes populaires," where he delves into the rich traditions and festivities of Brittany. His literary output reflects a blend of historical context and cultural heritage, making him a notable figure in French literature.