Food & Wine | Fête de la Chandeleur
Event Information
Thursday, Feb 2, 2012
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
At
The French Cultural Center
Map/Directions
Member Price: $10.00
Non-Member Price: $15.00
RSVP Required (call 617-912-0400)
Event Description
Also called Crêpe Day, la Chandeleur is a French holiday during which people traditionally eat crêpes and drink cidre (not to be confused with apple cider, this beverage is only for people over 21!).
Though Chandeleur is often associated with the Catholic holiday of Candlemas, it actually stems from pagan traditions. While some say Chandeleur celebrates the return of sunny days (crêpes symbolize the sun), others say that making crêpes using flour left over from the harvest ensures prosperity in the coming year...
And, of course, there is the coin ritual: if you can flip a crêpe while holding a coin in your other hand, you and your family will not have to worry about financial problems.
Crêpes and cider generously provided by Paris Creperie and Farnum Hill Ciders, respectively.
21+ only.
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