December and Christmas in France

From the beginning of december

- Various illuminations in streets, houses and stores

- Christmas decorations in houses with Christmas trees and cribs

French Christmas Markets

Lyon on the 8th of December

The city of Lyon saved from the plague by Marie

Various sounds and lights in the city

Paris

Traditions and Customs French children put their shoes in front of the

fireplace, in the hope that Father Christmas will fill them with gifts. Candy, fruit, nuts, and small toys will also be hung on the tree overnight.

Merry Christmas ! The celebration of Christmas in France is on the 25th

of December, which is a bank holiday.

We give presents, write Christmas cards, decorate houses, like to meet Father Christmas, and if the snow is here... We are very

happy !

We have traditionnal songs, like...

Petit Papa Noël,Quand tu descendras du ciel,Avec des jouets par milliers,N’oublie pas mon petit soulier...

We like eating…

snails

turkey

chesnuts

oysters

foie gras (liver)

smoked salmon

13 desserts symbolize, at the time of the Last Supper, Jesus surrounded with his 12 apostles.

Christmas log