In the web article by David and Sharon Stratford, they talk about the history of the flying bell tradition. “Cloche volant or flying bells are another important part of the Easter traditions of France. French Catholics believe that on Good Friday, all the church bells in France fly to the Vatican in Rome, carrying with them the grief of those who mourn Jesus' crucifixion on that day. These flying bells return on Easter Sunday morning and bring with them lots of chocolate and eggs. In keeping with the tradition, French church bells do not ring from Good Friday to Easter Sunday morning. Often there are processions on Good Friday recognizing the path Jesus took.” (Stratford) Today the tradition continues that the bells do not ring through the Easter weekend in France. I find it humorous that up until reading Sedaris’ story I had never heard of the flying bell traditions, even though it plays such a huge part in French
In the web article by David and Sharon Stratford, they talk about the history of the flying bell tradition. “Cloche volant or flying bells are another important part of the Easter traditions of France. French Catholics believe that on Good Friday, all the church bells in France fly to the Vatican in Rome, carrying with them the grief of those who mourn Jesus' crucifixion on that day. These flying bells return on Easter Sunday morning and bring with them lots of chocolate and eggs. In keeping with the tradition, French church bells do not ring from Good Friday to Easter Sunday morning. Often there are processions on Good Friday recognizing the path Jesus took.” (Stratford) Today the tradition continues that the bells do not ring through the Easter weekend in France. I find it humorous that up until reading Sedaris’ story I had never heard of the flying bell traditions, even though it plays such a huge part in French