Press Photo Old Custom Revived in Normandy

Old Custom Revived in Normandy Parishioners of Tocqueville gathered in front of the old church attend the auction sale of the church candles. A picturesque custom in Normandy At Tocqueville (Normandy) every year in September, a ceremony takes place during which candles are sold on auction. This custom exists since the XIIth century. A local organization, half private half religious assist to this ceremony. The auctions under the cross.

Photo measures 8.5 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated --none.



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