After the Napoleonic Christmas disaster, a new Napoleon arrived today. Once more, he will be up in our Christmas tree!
Vive l'Empereur!!!
After the Napoleonic Christmas disaster, a new Napoleon arrived today. Once more, he will be up in our Christmas tree!
Vive l'Empereur!!!
Where did you find him?
ReplyDeleteLocal Belgian Xmas decorations shop: https://www.christeldauwe.be/index_cd.cfm?page=collections&cat=1169&subcat=10177&lan=EN
DeleteThe have a store close where I live, so we could pick him up personally ;-)
The do mail order as well, although I'm no sure about international shipping. You might want to send them an email first.
Thank you for the info, but I don't value the Emperor that much! I could buy a lot of tiny lead troops for that...
DeleteI didn't know Goliath was a Belgian!
Of course Goliath is a Belgian :-)
DeleteIt's a reference to the folklore of having giant figures in city festivals or processions. Most cities in Belgium that still have those figures also give them names. Some are called Goliath. https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadsreus_(folklore)
Out of exile
ReplyDeleteBack from Elba and looking none the worse for wear. He doesn't look a bit like Rod Steiger.
ReplyDeleteBest Regards,
Stokes
That was quick! Pleased to see that the Great Man is home for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Great blog, and cool ornament!!!
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