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  The Pfifferdaj of Ribeauvillé - the Minstrels' Festival

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  The Pfifferdaj, "day of the fife players", is one of Alsace's oldest and most colourful traditional festivals. Celebrated annually in Ribeauvillé at the heart of the vineyard, this minstrels' festival has perpetuated since the Middle Ages a unique festive heritage combining costumed parades, traditional music and wine-growing generosity.

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  Traditional Alsatian Costumes - Red Bow, Black Headdress and Embroidery

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  Traditional Alsatian costumes are among the most colourful and recognisable in Europe. From the great red bow of Strasbourg to the majestic black headdress of the Sundgau, through the floral embroidery of the Vosges foothills, these regional costumes tell a thousand years of history, influences and Alsatian identity.

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  Mannele for Saint Nicholas Day - The Alsatian Brioche of 6 December

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  The Mannele is the unmissable Alsatian brioche of 6 December. This small golden figure, soft and lightly sweetened, is given to children on Saint Nicholas Day in every bakery across Alsace. Here is the traditional recipe to make it at home, with baking secrets and delicious variations.

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  Strasbourg Christmas Capital - A Story Beginning in 1570

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  Strasbourg proudly calls itself the Christmas Capital - and for good reason. Since 1570, its Christmas market, the Christkindelsmärik, has lit up the city's squares every December. A look back at more than four centuries of a tradition that has made Strasbourg one of the world's great festive destinations.

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  Saint Nicholas in Alsace - Traditions of 6 December

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  On 6 December, Alsace celebrates Saint Nicholas Day with remarkable enthusiasm. Torch-lit processions, Mannele brioche, gingerbread and lively markets - a popular family celebration that marks the true beginning of the Christmas season in Alsace.

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  Alsatian Calendars - A Tradition Through the Months

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  The Alsatian calendar is far more than a simple tool for tracking the days - it is an invitation to travel to the heart of Alsace throughout the year. Vineyard landscapes, flower-filled villages, traditions and regional illustrations... our Alsatian calendars capture the soul of the region month after month. From 2027 editions to collections from previous years, find your ideal Alsatian calendar !

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