The Star Fairy is a beloved figure in Quebec's Christmas traditions, but experts have different theories about her origins and purpose.
The Star Fairy, often seen by Santa Claus's side, plays a key role in greeting children and giving out presents during the holiday season. But while she is a beloved figure in Quebec's Christmas traditions, experts have different theories about how this character came to be — and what her purpose is.The Star Fairy, or Fée des étoiles, is often seen by Santa Claus's side greeting children and giving out presents at events during the holiday season.
We're all familiar with the man in the red suit and his little helpers with pointed ears, but there's a lesser-known ambassador to the North Pole living right here in Quebec — one you might not know much about.is a traditional Christmas character unique to the French-speaking province. Often seen by Santa Claus's side, she plays a key role in greeting children and giving out presents at events during the holiday season. Wearing a light-coloured gown, a tiara and holding a star-tipped magic wand, the Star Fairy is a beloved figure in Quebec's Christmas traditions. But experts have different theories about how this character came to be — and what her purpose is. Charmain Levy, a professor of social sciences at the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) who specializes in sociology of religion, says the role of the Star Fairy isn't well defined. 'She kind of just hangs around and is somebody who is a very sweet, nice figure appeals to children,' she said. is in that category of a young figure that represents brightness and light at a very dark time of the year,' she said
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