Santon Fair

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Santon Fair

December

Santons are the small, colored clay figures that appear in crÉches throughout France at Christmas. Thousands of people come from all over to purchase their santons at the Santon Fair, which takes place during the month of December in Marseilles. In addition to the usual biblical figures, a number of local figures, garbed in traditional Provençal clothing, can be purchased at the fair. They are made by local families who have passed down the molds and models from generation to generation since the 17th century.

SOURCES:
BkFestHolWrld-1970, p. 128
EncyChristmas-2003, pp. 264, 544

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