Corsican traditions

Going off to discover Corsican Traditions

Corsica does not represent only the image of a small island lodged majestically in the Mediterranean. It is also a place of predilection where different traditions are each one more important than the last. In order to explore Corsica, a deep journey is essential to immerse yourself in the customs and traditions that make of Corsica what it is today. So, what are these famous mythical habits which the Corsican peoples have an inclination to give priority?

Apart from the religious activities and the festivities that take place in almost all over the island, a number of traditions are to be commemorated by the Corsicans, who are guardians respectful of the rites and typical ways of life. Discover on this article 2 examples of customary inheritances that do the Corsican people proud.

Burning a Yule log at Christmas time

In the majority of the villages of Corsica, the inhabitants follow a most surprising tradition at Christmas time. Indeed,customs require burning a large Yule log in the hearth of the chimney and letting it to get ignite until the next day.

For the other regions, so many Yule logs are placed among the people living in a household. If ever you forgot one of them, it could be that death would come to take away a family member in the next year.

The famous "Baracuccu Traditions" of 31 December

It is one of the best ways to wish for a year of prosperity and joy for the New Year. According to the custom, the children of the village have to go door-to-door and convey their wishes by shouting "Good din, good annu" Hello, happy new year). In return, the mistress of the house shares with them small dry cakes in the form of eight also called "Canistre and Canistroni" in Corsica. Some homes offer citrus fruits or dried fruit. To better illustrate the importance of these traditions, the Baracuccu marks a sweet and conditional love (demonstrated by sweetened presents). So there is nothing more gratifying than to have the wishes conveyed by children!