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?
An update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales
Come and visit Irena`s latest exhibition in Perpignan until 6 March 23
It’s hard to resist a recipe with such a saucy sounding name!
Perpignan shops will be open for Christmas shoppers on Sunday 8th, 15th and 22nd December
Last year, numerous cases of individuals posing as calendar sellers to gain entry to homes were reported to the gendarmes.
Useful vocabulary to help you through the festive period
Christmas……..
…………. card – une carte de Noël
…………. day – le jour de Noël
…………. dinner – le Réveillon
…………. tree – le sapin
Suzanne Dunaway LOVES to cook. Some might say she LIVES to cook. Having cooked, written and painted around the world, here she shares her PO-inspired recipes in this weekly blog.
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