Margo Lestz's Blog, page 19
April 6, 2017
Prints of Provence: “Les Indiennes”
How could a fabric that originated in India, was copied by Armenians, and outlawed in France become a symbol of Provence?
March 24, 2017
Victor Hugo and the Joker
Who would have thought that one of the greatest 19th century French writers would have anything to do with a 20th century American cartoon villain?
March 8, 2017
A Proper Cup of Tea
Legend says that the first cup of tea was brewed in China around 2500 BC quite by accident...
February 22, 2017
Twinings Tiny Tea Shop in London
If, like me, you enjoy history and a good cup of tea, there’s a place in London you shouldn’t miss: Twinings tea shop at 216 Strand has it all - wrapped up in one tidy little rectangle of a retail space...
February 9, 2017
History of Valentine’s Day
February 14 is the day we show those special people in our lives how much we truly care. But did you ever wonder why? Who was Saint Valentine? And why is February 14 so special? Well, let's have a look at the history of Valentine's day and see if we can find out...
January 26, 2017
The Camargue: Horses, Bulls, and Gardians
Southwest Provence, around Arles and the Camargue, has a very distinctive horse and bull culture...
January 12, 2017
Bread and Bad Luck
Find out why you should never lay bread on the table upside down...
December 29, 2016
Father Whipper: St Nick’s Evil Helper
Misbehaving children have to be very careful the first part of December, or St. Nick might send his not-so-nice “helper” to see them...
December 15, 2016
British Christmas Panto
It’s Panto Time! One of my favorite Christmas traditions in the UK is going to see a panto. A pantomime (or panto for short)...
December 3, 2016
British Christmas Pudding and Pie
Christmas pudding and mince pies are found in the United States and other countries, but they just don’t have the same holiday importance that they do in Britain...
