A man in the local bar explained a test of Norman provenance which seemed to involve throwing a baby on a roof, to see whether it would stick in place, or slide off. Presumably a thatched roof, I didn’t have the vocabulary to enquire, and had consumed 50 cl of Leffe.
He said if it stayed accroché it was Normand, if it slid off, not. He kept a straight face throughout.
Any further light in this novel approach to patrimoine would be welcome. Or any other entertaining or unusual cultural practices in your locality ditto.
more in similar vein, please!