La Chandeleur!
A day dedicated to making and eating crêpes.
La Chandeleur is a French holiday celebrated in France every year on February 2! Over the years, celebrating this holiday has also become a tradition at Good Counsel. Many years ago, Mr. Wood, a former GC World Language teacher, started the tradition with his French classes. Ms. Zaghdoun, World Languages Department Co-Chair and French teacher from France, continues the tradition with her French students.
French people make and eat crepes on this day. There are different stories to explain the origin of this holiday:
The word Chandeleur comes from the word “chandelle.” Festa Candelarum (English translation = candles) is the holiday of light, and the French celebrate this holiday by making crepes because their shape and color remind them of the sun.
Pope Gélase started this tradition of making crepes more than 1500 years ago.
Another anecdote about the superstition came from the French farmers who thought they had to make crepes to be ready for spring.
If you’re interested in making your own crepes, click here for a crepe recipe.
Enjoy et Bon Appétit!
