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Christmas in France
It's the most wonderful time of the year. Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? Joy to the World. It's Christmastime, one of the most beloved times of the year. The scents of pine, hot apple cider, and logs burning in the fireplace dance through homes. Everyone is waiting to see WHAT WILL SANTA BRING ME!!!
Oh look, there are my presents in my shoes! In my shoes? But where are the Christmas stockings?
Welcome to Christmas in France. Just as in the United States, Christmas in France is one of the "happiest seasons of all", full of presents, time with family, and LOTS of food!
Look at the pictures below. Which pictures correspond with an American Christmas?
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Now select the pictures that you think might correspond with a French Christmas?
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Check out these pages to enter the exciting world of Christmas in France:
Qui est Père Noël? Qu'est-ce que c'est qu'une crèche?
Learn important vocabulary for understanding Christmas in France
Take a quiz on your knowledge about Père Noël
Un Courrier Electronique à Père Noël
Does Santa have email? Of course!
Send your Christmas wish list to Père Noël
What are your favorite Christmas carols?
Listen to these French Christmas Carols. I bet some of them will sound familiar!
What do you eat for Christmas?
If you think Americans like to eat a lot at Christmas, check out this large meal that lasts an entire evening!
Mon Noël: Le Noël d'un enfant français
Listen to a young french girl explain why she loves Christmas.
Listen to a frenchman tell about his Christmas in Provence.
La bûche de Noël: Who wants to eat a log cake?
Yes, the French really do eat a log cake! Find out how to make one.
Controversy: St. Nick ou Père Noël ou Père Fouettard?
How can there be two guys dressed in red for the Christmas holidays?
Learn about both and decide which you like best.
But watch out, there's also a bad guy, Père Fouettard.
I hope you've been good, otherwise Pere Fouettard is coming to town with some yucky presents.
Kissin' Cousins: La Fête des Rois
Who came to visit Baby Jesus after he was born?
Learn about a holiday celebrating some of Baby Jesus' visitors.
Special pages to help teachers use this website.
