Ever wonder why those carved pumpkins are called jack-o’-lanterns? This Irish legend explains it all…
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The Devil’s Wind: Florentine Legend of the Rifrullo del Diavolo
Is there a devilish wind blowing around the Florence cathedral?…
Wake Up and Smell the Lavender
Rows of fragrant lavender plants stretching toward the horizon. It’s an unforgettable sight. In fact, for many people, this is the first image that comes to mind when they think of Provence…
Secret Language of Cypress Trees in Provence, France
There is more than meets the eye to these slender, conical cypress trees. They have a hidden meaning…
The Mistral Wind of Provence
Provence claims thirty-two different winds, but the mistral is master of them all…
The Cicada (Cigale) of Provence
When the warm days of summer arrive in Provence, the air is filled with the song of the cicadas, or cigales in French…
Bay of Angels in Nice, France: Two Legends and a Fish Story
The Baie des Anges (Bay of Angels) on the French Riviera has a romantic name, but where did it come from? These three stories give us some clues…