
Ora et labora. Latin discourse takes on even more meaning these days in the workshops of religious congregations, which see their work multiply on Christmas Eve. Prayer times are not reduced, but those dedicated to rest are intended to meet the demand for homemade treats. Its preparation sometimes goes back centuries of history, since this activity has its origins in the 13th century, in the Middle Ages. It was at this point that the nuns began selling what they had made to obtain financial support to complement the donations. Thus, among its main customers were the nobility and royalty. Today, the clientele has changed, but not the destination of the revenue. “It helps us… See more