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Peasants celebrating Christmas Eve at Tonniens 1854
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Peasants celebrating Christmas Eve at Tonniens 1854
Old Christian custom on Christmas Eve, in France Germany and Norway, were farmers and peasants perambulating the fields, going round and round the boundary, singing and shouting and waving their bright burning torches. Date: 1854
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Celebrating the Old Christian Customs of Christmas Eve: A Scene from Tonniens, 1854 The enchanting scene depicted in this 1854 photograph captures the essence of an age-old tradition that once unfolded on Christmas Eve in the rural communities of France, Germany, and Norway. In this tranquil image, a group of peasants, dressed in their traditional attire, are seen running through the fields, carrying bright burning torches. The torches, which were an essential part of this ancient custom, illuminated the night sky as the farmers and peasants made their way around the boundaries of their land. The custom, which dates back to the 1850s and the 19th century, was a yearly event that brought the community together in celebration. The peasants would gather at dusk, armed with their torches, and proceed to run around the perimeter of their fields, singing and shouting as they went. This joyous and boisterous procession was believed to ward off evil spirits and ensure a prosperous year ahead. The photograph, taken in Tonniens in 1854, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of rural life during this time. The peasants, their faces illuminated by the flickering flames of their torches, seem filled with a sense of joy and camaraderie as they celebrate this cherished tradition. The image is a poignant reminder of the simple pleasures and communal spirit that once defined the Christmas season in the countryside of Europe.
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