Provençal expression

Pèr Toussant, l'óulivo à la man

Character

Literal translation

For All Saints' Day, the olive in hand

Meaning

olives are harvested around All Saints' Day

Explanation

The olive harvest happens at All Saints, the olive in hand. The saying links the feast of the dead to this gathering gesture, the olive carrying within it a symbol of life.

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