Lagniappe was always given to customers in the stores during the Creole era. No matter how small the purchase, the merchant always added a little something extra at the point of sale. It is believed that five centuries ago in Normandy and Brittany, grain like oats & wheat, when sold was spread on a woven cloth known in French as a nappe. When the seller emptied the contents of the cloth into the buyer's receptacle, there were always grains stuck to the cloth. To compensate the buyer, the seller would take a few handfuls from his stash and give it to the buyer saying it was for la nappe (the cloth). After the Bretons & Normans settled in Canada and later driven out by the English, they settled in New Orleans bringing the custom with them. The custom was picked up by the local Creoles and the rest, as they say, is history. We honor this wonderful tradition of our Ancestors at creolemoon.com where everything is 25% off through December. Come get your Lagniappe bag and enjoy a little something free from me to you! #creolemoon #creolecustom #creole #traditionkeeper #gratitude #freebie #christmas #sale