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The thirteen desserts (Occitan: ''lei tretze dessèrts'') are the traditional dessert foods used in celebrating Christmas in the French region of Provence. The "big supper" (''le gros souper'') ends with a ritual 13 desserts, representing Jesus Christ and the 12 apostles. The desserts always number thirteen but the exact items vary by local or familial tradition.〔(Mama Lisa's World Blog )〕 The food traditionally is set out Christmas Eve and remains on the table three days until December 27.〔(Christmas traditions in Provence )〕 ==Dried fruit and nuts== The first four of these are known as the "four beggars" (''les quatre mendiants''), representing the four mendicant monastic orders: Dominicans, Franciscans, Augustinian and Carmelites.〔(The Thirteen Christmas desserts )〕 * Raisins (Dominicans) * Walnuts or hazelnuts〔(Travel Provence: The Thirteen Desserts )〕 (Augustines) * Dried figs (Franciscans) * Almonds (Carmelites) * Dates, representing the foods of the region where Christ lived and died〔 * Dried plums from Brignoles 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「thirteen desserts」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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