How do the French celebrate Christmas?

Traditional French Christmas celebrations include letters from Santa Claus, parties on Christmas Eve and gifts in early December! Writing to Santa Claus is a tradition all over the world, but in France he writes back!

Is Christmas a big deal in France?

However, according to a number of studies and surveys, a majority of French people see Christmas above all as a time to be with family, not necessarily as a religious holiday. This is why most people in France celebrate Christmas.

What do French families eat for Christmas dinner?

The dishes that make a real French Christmas feast

• CAVIAR.
• OYSTER.
• LOBSTER.
• FOIE GRASS.
• Escargots.
• COQUILLES SAINT JACQUES.
• FRIED KALKIET WITH CHESTNUT FILLING.
• ALL KINDS OF BIRDS AND WILD BIRDS.

How should the French celebrate Christmas?

How do the French celebrate Christmas? For starters, and this won't come as much of a surprise, Christmas in France is centered around food. So the most important part of the holiday is Christmas dinner. But the first difference between France and other countries is that the meal does not take place on the 25th but on the 24th Christmas Eve.

Christmas does not end on December 25 in France. The official end is the Fête des Rois, or Three Kings' Day (also known as Epiphany to Orthodox Christians). In France, this day is celebrated with the famous galette des rois, or king cake. It is made with almond cream-filled pastry and a fève (small baby figure) is hidden inside the cake.

Is the birth of Jesus a public holiday in France?

Many Christians in France celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day (Noël). Many people spend the day quietly with family members or close friends. Is Christmas Day a public holiday? Christmas Day is a public holiday.

When do they turn on the Christmas lights in France?

From the end of November, the cities of France transform into a magical wonderland with all the Christmas lights. In Paris or in Alsace, it's time to "ooh" and "ahh" at Christmas light displays and festive markets. People travel far and wide to see the Eiffel Tower sparkling at night.