Tantony

Tantony is a shorted form of the name of St. Anthony the Abbot,[1] a prominent figure among the Desert Fathers.

It is used in reference to the attributes by which the saint is represented.

Anthony became the patron saint of swineherds, due to the reported relationship a pig had with him in keeping him attuned to the hours of the day for his prayers, one of several animals who played a role in his life.

[2] In Spain and its former colonies, this Anthony is honored as the patron saint of domestic animals.

Large bonfires are still lit on this day in Spain for the feast, with reveling held around it, focusing on the consumption of pork and sausages.