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Christmas in France

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children leave their shoes by the fireplace filled with carrots and treats for Père Noël's donkey, Gui (French for "Mistletoe") before they go to bed. Père Noël takes the offerings and, if the child has been good, leaves presents in their place. Presents are traditionally small enough to fit in the
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Trees can either be decorated or can have a simple homely and traditional décor. Instead of putting up ornamental Christmas decorations on the trees, often red ribbons are used for decorating the trees. Glass or plastic ornaments that resemble the apples that were traditionally hung from Christmas
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and other businesses are closed. Many people in France put up a Christmas tree, visit a special church service, eat an elaborate meal and open gifts on Christmas Eve. Other activities include walking in the park, participating in city life and sharing a meal with family and close friends.
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considered to bring good luck and every household in France hangs mistletoe on the doors during Christmas. It is kept till New Year and there is a belief that if you kiss it at midnight, luck will favor you and you'll be filled with happiness and prosperity in the coming year.
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are very popular and are typically set on tables during Christmas meals or set on window sills. Many French households, especially Christian ones, have
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Decorating for Christmas is very common in France. Many households, public spaces, and businesses are decorated with lights and Christmas trees. Advent
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Title translation: "Here, shepherds, let us gather". Adapted from "Où s'en vont ces gais bergers".
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Public life on Christmas Day is generally quiet. Post offices, banks, stores, restaurants,
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cake, cupcakes, muffins and other cakes along with small sweet and chocolate candies.
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Spritz: cookies traditionally prepared for Christmas in eastern France.
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Title translation: "In this stable". It is sung to the same music as "
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Translated into English as "Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance Flowing?"
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trees in France are also used for decorating the trees. Small white
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Enlighted house models at the foot of the tall Christmas tree in
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Title translation "Where are you coming from, shepherdess?"
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of English-speaking territories. According to tradition, on
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Traditional French Christmas food includes a lot of meats (
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is a major annual celebration, as in most countries of the
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music 16th century; published 18th century with words by
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Some other popular decorations include shoes instead of
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Title translation: "Between the ox and the grey donkey"
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music 15th/16th century; published 1701 with words by
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Translated into English as "Sing We Now of Christmas"
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on December 25, concurring alongside other countries.
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Père Noël
Father Christmas
Christian
Christmas
France
cafés
Père Noël

[pɛʁnɔ.ɛl]
gift-bringer at Christmas
France
French-speaking areas
Father Christmas
Santa Claus
Christmas Eve
Il est né, le divin enfant
Angels We Have Heard on High
Placide Cappeau

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