The Provençal proverbs on the theme « Months and Days » gather 6 traditional sayings, presented in Maritime Provençal with their English translation. They come from La Tour-Keyrié's collection (1882).
Per Santo MadalenoLei nose soun pleno.By Saint Madeleine's Day, the walnuts are full. Au mes de mars
Lou calen es en bas.In the month of March the hanging lamp hangs low. Au mes de setèmbre
Lou calen es a pèndre.In the month of September the hanging lamp is to be suspended. A Nouvè 'me tei paren, a Pasco 'me toun cura.At Christmas with your kin, at Easter with your priest. Au mes de mai.
Pas mai.In the month of May, no more. Au mes de jun
Counsultes degun.In the month of June, consult no one.