Franco American Library / Bibliothèque franco-américaine

An Explanation of "Petits Choux"

Item

Title

An Explanation of "Petits Choux"

Creator

Michaud, Charlotte

Description

Short article describing the origins of "petits choux" as a term of endearment among francophones, and of certain myths used by Franco Americans in New England cities like Lewiston, Maine to explain to young children how new babies are brought into the world.

Date

1979 May

Language

English

Type

Magazine Article

Identifier

Coverage

20th century; Lewiston, Maine

Publication Title

Maine Life

Collection