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A Caganer is a figurine depicted in the act of defecation appearing in nativity scenes in Catalonia and neighbouring areas such as Andorra, Valencia, Balearic Islands, and Northern Catalonia (in southern France). It is most popular and widespread in these areas, but can also be found in other areas of Spain (Murcia), Portugal, and Southern Italy (Naples).

The name "El Caganer" literally means "the pooper". Traditionally, the figurine is depicted as a peasant, wearing the traditional Catalan red cap (the barretina) and with his trousers down, showing a bare backside, and defecating.

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[–] bjg13@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

I KNEW I SHOULDN'TA GOT THAT TATTOOED ACROSS MY WHOLE DAMN BACK!!! They told me it meant "Strong Spirit" Sonofabitch. I guess I'm gonna have to get a big arrow pointing down.