A popular and much loved Catalan Christmas figure, this small statue, originally of a pooping peasant wearing traditional floppy red Catalan cap (barretina), crouches with trousers half down, in a ‘toilet’ position, making his small contribution to the land.
Used regularly in the media since Covid, ‘une quatorzaine’, was previously a legal term.
Departments with a notable fall in sales were Charente Maritime (-22%), Gironde (-23%) and Pyrénées-Orientales (-23%).
‘Tis the season to be jolly, but also to be kind to those around us, and the planet! After a year particularly affected by conflict, the displacement of people, poverty and the spread of disease, French disability charity, Handicap International are running a festive campaign that’s easy to support.
Bûche de Noël – Suzanne Dunaway shares her PO-inspired recipes in this weekly blog.
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Why not have a go at singing the French version?
Oysters! Not everybody’s tasse de thé….but this recipe for Huîtres Gratinées au Champagne might just change your mind.
These pooey Catalan traditions may shed some light on the popular Catalan saying
“menja bé, caga fort i no tinguis por a la mort!” (Eat well, poo strong and don’t be afraid of death!)
What astronomical possibilities could have been behind the Christmas Star that lead the 3 shepherds to Bethlehem?
Perpignan shops will be open for Christmas shoppers on Sunday 8th, 15th and 22nd December