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San Martino: Castagne e..

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11/ Novembre: Il giorno di San Martino: si festeggiava qui nel nord est d' Italia la tradizione del mantello, secondo la quale Martino di Tours, nel vedere un mendicante seminudo soffrire il freddo gli donò metà del suo mantello; poco dopo incontrando un altro mendicante, gli regalò l'altra metà: e il cielo si rischiarò, donando il sole ed una temperatura più mite.I nome 'Estate di San Martino è condiviso da altre culture iberofone e francofone; 'Indian summer ' per le anglofone.
Comunque: di tutta questa tradizione permane il fatto che durante questo periodo si aprono le botti per il primo assaggio di vino nuovo, che solitamente viene accompagnato dalle castagne, peraltro ora costosissime:-)




1! / November: The day of San Martino: here in northeastern Italy the tradition of the mantle was celebrated, according to which Martino di Tours, in seeing a half-naked beggar suffering the cold, gave him half his coat; shortly after meeting another beggar, he gave him the other half: and the sky is clear, giving the sun and a milder temperature. The name 'Summer of San Martino is shared by other Iberian and Francophone cultures; 'Indian summer' for English speakers.
However: of all this tradition remains the fact that during this period the barrels open for the first taste of new wine, which is usually accompanied by chestnuts, however now very expensive :-)
Adapted from WIKI

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 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Like your stillife, Bea ! Nice warm colors and a very nice composition. Buongiorno !
5 years ago.
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club has replied to Ulrich John club
Ulrich !!!
Always and once more again so pleased for your beautiful comment.
THank you very very much !
5 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Very nicely composed Bea, like the rich warmth of the scene and the interesting notes.
5 years ago.
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club has replied to Doug Shepherd club
Doug .
very pleased for your so kind remarks I thank you very much !
5 years ago.
 Boro
Boro
Superbe **********
5 years ago.
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club has replied to Boro
Merci beaucoup Boro !!!!!
5 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
delicious still life !!
5 years ago.
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Very kind of you Jaap!
So many thanks and best wishes !
5 years ago.
 * ઇઉ *
* ઇઉ * club
Again a very beautifully processed and atmospheric picture, Bea.
Hope you had a good day and wish you still all the best.
5 years ago.
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club has replied to * ઇઉ * club
* ઇઉ *

very pleased for your so nice and precious appreciation!
Thank you very very much , wishing you a lovely weekend !!
5 years ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
Frans Schols is daar Liefhebber van kastanjes
5 years ago.
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club has replied to Fred Fouarge club
:-D)
So, Frans loves chestnuts as much as I do..and what about you Fred!?!
Thank you very very much !
5 years ago.
 Mario Vargas
Mario Vargas club
un bodegon maravilloso, para ponerlo en la pared
5 years ago.
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club has replied to Mario Vargas club
Grazie Mario per il bellissimo complimento !!!!
5 years ago.
 J. Gafarot
J. Gafarot club
I am leaving in one hour to drive 550 km ( one way, and three three days later come back home, stay there is ...well, you understand !) ) to visit one of the ancient soldiers who produces them in five varieties and and exports more than 80% abroad…
It seems our traditions go a long way back.
Happy weekend
5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club has replied to J. Gafarot club
Well, Jose ! I think I would drive the same 550 km as you are doing to be able to admire and ,of course, taste at least 2 chestnuts for each of the 5 varieties!
Yes our traditions go a long way back : some are changing , some are going to disappear..
Thank you very very much and enjoy your weekend at the best !
5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.
 Beatrice Degan(MARS)
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club
Merci beaucoup Philippe!!!
5 years ago.
 cammino
cammino club
A beautiful autumnal still life.
5 years ago.
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club has replied to cammino club
Grazie mille cammino!!!
so pleased for your appreciaton
5 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Magnificent still life and a firm favourite Bea,
You should be proud of this image, well done.
5 years ago.
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Roger!!!! feeling so enthusiastic for your so wonderfully praising appreciation... My best thanks and wishes !!!!
5 years ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Bea

Very nice picture, and story!
Many years ago I visited a little village in France, named after St Martin. They too have the same legend of the coat and the beggar..

Best Wishes, and a Good Weekend
Peter
5 years ago.
 Beatrice Degan(MARS)
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club
Hi Peter!
Actually I found out that it is not a legend so typically Italian , at least in the Northern Italy,but shared by other Iberian and Francophone cultures: I think it comes from ancient 'pagan' celebrations for the grape harvest, then, obviously, absorbed into 'christian' traditions like so many others , I mean. Nonetheless ... a nice tradition.....as long as it lasts -)
Thank you very much or your so kind remarks and appreciation.
Best wishes and have a lovely Sunday
Bea
5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.
 photosofghosts
photosofghosts club
Siamo, presumo, in un ambiente di cucina, in cui alle luci basse si affiancano i toni caldi dei fuochi accesi. Ne esce fuori una atmosfera intima, piena di odori e sapori tradizionali (che purtroppo possiamo solo immaginare) e di rituali che fanno parte della nostra cultura.
C'è un bel dettaglio sulle due ceste, una piena e una vuota, ma sullo sfondo si intravedono altri …. ferri del mestiere che testimoniano lo svolgersi dei preparativi.
E' vero, le castagne sono care, e pensare che erano e sono alla base di tanti cibi tradizionalmente definiti "poveri" !
E' una foto piena di calore, e non alludo solo a quello dei fuochi, ma anche all'atmosfera che hai trasmesso nella foto.
Un saluto speciale
Fabio
5 years ago.
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club has replied to photosofghosts club
Sì Fabio : in una cucina con un grande caminetto acceso in attesa che si cuocessero le castagne, e non solo quelle.
Sì, ho voluto descrivere questo momento di piacere conviviale e di calda atmosfera di amicizia con persone care che non vedevo da un po' di tempo e devo dire molto abili , al contrario di me, nel maneggiare questi ferri sulle fiamme .-)
Ho cercato di trasmettere queste sensazioi e felice che tu l'abbia percepite e sottolineate !
Grazie!!!
Un saluto speciale da Bea
5 years ago.
 Eric Desjours
Eric Desjours club
An edifying story that I didn't know, Bea. If I understand correctly, Saint Martin (San Martino) is at the origin of climate change :-))
I can't see wine on your composition but I believe you: new and light wines must be in harmony with the new chestnuts, and on this tasty and so beautifully traditional composition, it would undoubtedly have brought an additional autumnal touch.
Such images, specific to a time of year when tasting the last fruits near the comforting fireplace, remain anchored in our imagination and affect us each time as much. Thank you for that, dear friend!
My epistolary regards,
Eric

PS: oh sorry, I just found the "missing" wine on your previous composition!
5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club has replied to Eric Desjours club
Oh! I am very amazed that you, Eric!, did not know this 'edifying story' ;-)
But we know ... typical of religions make the archaic peasant traditions their own so as to include them in hagiographies of saints.
But also this recurrence like many others are destined to end in oblivion: what remains, at least for now and only among those who have enjoyed this specific one, as children , is just the opportunity to meet up with friends and enjoy good food ( not just chestnuts), pleasant conversation in a warm smilingly atmosphere! Happy to have been able to evoke for you certain magical moments of childhood.
Merci beaucoup& beaucoup!!
Un saluto rispettosamente affettuoso,
Bea
5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.
 Diane Putnam
Diane Putnam club
Warm and inviting! I think I'll pause here and crack a few nuts!
5 years ago.
 Beatrice Degan(MARS)
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club
Then, come here, my special guest from Oregon and help yourself !!!
Thank you very very much Diane !!**
5 years ago.
 aNNa schramm
aNNa schramm club
Oh mi mancano molto qui con noi .... gli uomini - che con le loro bombolette autocostruite o altri torrefattori hanno le castagne sul fuoco...
hmmm ... e poi il meraviglioso gusto di avere le castagne calde in bocca ...
e poi un bicchiere di vino rosso ...
ohhh io passo via
5 years ago.

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